Clinton seeks to ease fears of terror attack
President Clinton urged calm as federal authorities tighten security after an Algerian, Ahmed Ressam, was charged in Seattle with border crossing fraud and nitroglycerin smuggling. U S officials warn bin Laden influenced plots while advising vigilance during holidays and millennial celebrations.
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Clinton urges nation to donate excess food instead of wasting
President Clinton and the Agriculture Department press a three part program to curb annual waste of about 96 billion pounds of food. The plan seeks 2,000 commitments from businesses and nonprofits to redistribute surplus food and issues guides on nutrition programs and a handbook Waste Not Want Not to help families and restaurants donate surplus meals.
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Four die as Korean Air 747 crashes near Stansted Airport
A Korean Air 747 cargo plane departing for Milan broke up after takeoff near Great Hallingbury, Essex, killing all four crew aboard. A cockpit voice recorder was recovered as fire crews contained the blaze and residents recalled the jet thundering over the village before the crash.
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Airlines report seats open on many flights
Air carriers offer discounts as passengers book late for Christmas week. Despite security warnings and Y2K fears, many routes from Chicago to Orlando and other cities show remaining seats with promotions to stimulate demand. Continental advertises Cancun trips as low as 179 dollars.
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