U S boycotts WTO panel on Cuba sanctions amid dispute
The United States vows to boycot a World Trade Organization panel over Washington Cuba sanctions, sparking a clash with the European Union and challenging the authority of the new WTO. Robert Rota, former postmaster, sentenced to four months for supplying cash for stamps to Reps. Rostenkowski and Kolter. Clinton endorses gag-rule ban on health plans, while Boeing 737 safety probe urges faster rudder redesign and extra crew training. Three men land a leaking plane by using coffee soda and urine. Hubble Space Telescope restoration completed. Discovery crew to a late night landing.
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Singleton Murder Case Rekindles California Release Anger
Lawrence Singleton 69 is jailed on murder charges after a neighbor found him bloodied with a dead woman in Tampa. California officials faced repeated criticism over his 1987 parole after a rape and dismemberment conviction, with Gov. Pete Wilson calling the release a needless tragedy. Roxanne Hayes, 31, died from upper body wounds amid unresolved ties to Singleton. Donald Stahl, former Stanislaus County DA, said the slaying was predictable.
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Clinton shifts five DNC payroll workers to White House
The White House moved five employees funded by Democratic National Committee payroll to White House payroll after a Clinton order review. Officials noted about 20 White House staff had been paid by the DNC during Clinton's term and later added a Gore office travel aide. The move fuels scrutiny of fund raising and payroll practices.
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GOP donors honored at Palm Beach resort gatherings
In Palm Beach Florida GOP leaders Newt Gingrich Trent Lott and Jim Nicholson hosted private sessions for Team 100 donors who give at least 175000 over four years at the Breakers hotel where rooms start around 295 a night The meetings come as Democrats face fundraising scrutiny.
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Senator Johnson opposes balanced budget amendment
Democratic Senator Tim Johnson announced his opposition to the balanced budget amendment citing concerns about its effect on Social Security. He said he would support changes to shield Social Security, leaving about 33 Democrats against the measure and signaling a narrow path to passage.
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Glenn to retire after four Senate terms
Astronaut turned senator John Glenn announced he would not seek a fifth term in the U S Senate citing age. The 75 year old Democrat said he would leave in 1999 after four terms and continue work on education and related issues.
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