Edgar recovery after emergency bypass surgery in Illinois
Governor Jim Edgar, 47, is expected to make a full recovery after a 34 hour emergency quadruple bypass operation. He remains in Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove and could return to his desk within a month as doctors urge continued self care.
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Flooding Rages as Flint River Swamps Albany Georgia
The Flint River flooded Albany and surrounding areas as rescue boats plucked dozens from waterlogged homes and trees. The Georgia death toll reached 23 with a car plunge on a bridge. more than 20 000 residents evacuated. Emergency crews fought rising waters across the region.
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U S seeks havens for Haitians in new refugee push
The Clinton administration courted distant countries to host Haitian boat people, promising to cover all operating costs. Grenada agreed to participate, with Antigua and Dominica expected to join, but officials noted small host nations cannot replace Panama's canceled plan.
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Clinton relaxes tough line in Japan trade dispute
In Naples, President Clinton softened the administration’s hard stance on Tokyo’s market access. He acknowledged Japan had not opened its markets fully, saying it was hard to gauge progress amid Japan’s chaotic political climate after a 90 minute talks with Prime Minister Murayama. Murayama pledged support for US efforts on North Korea and later fell ill at a Naples dinner.
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Wildfire survivor shares survival tale in Glenwood Springs
Seattle firefighter Eric Hipke held up burned hands at a news conference in Glenwood Springs Colorado. He described surviving the wildfire that killed 14 colleagues. The last two bodies were found on Storm King Mountain Friday.
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Gebbie resigns from AIDS post amid calls for stronger leadership
Washington AP Kris tine Gebbie, President Clinton's national AIDS coordinator, resigned Friday saying her successor must have the tools necessary to win the confidence of people suffering from the deadly disease. AIDS activists welcomed the change, arguing Gebbie lacked White House backing to advance inroads against the growing crisis.
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