Priest drives car into Illinois abortion clinic attack
A Catholic priest, 32, smashed his car through the door of the Abortion Access Northern Illinois Women’s Center in Rockford and attacked the building with an ax before the owner fired two shotgun blasts. He was arrested on burglary and felony property damage charges and held on $10,000 bail. The clinic’s Dr. Richard Ragsdale noted protests but no injuries occurred.
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Wayne Webster
Northern Illinois Women’s Center
Rockford
Ill
Rockford, Ill
Earl
Iasparro
Richard Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Clinton pushes billions for school construction and repairs
President Clinton urged Republicans to back $24.8 billion in school construction bonds with tax credits and 60 percent to states by student population. He seeks $1.3 billion in grants and loans to repair 5,000 schools, aiming to modernize facilities and add 100,000 teachers, while criticizing GOP delays.
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Washington
Clinton
Department of Education
Congress
Charles Rangel
D-N.y
Nancy Johnson
R-Conn
White House
Bill Archer
House
Ways and Means Committee
Lewis Locks 65th Birthday With Fireworks and Fans
Jerry Lee Lewis celebrated his 65th birthday at his Nesbit Mississippi ranch with about 500 fans and well wishers. The event included fans paying 250 dollars for a weekend with the star and a delayed appearance due to oatmeal and a nap before Lewis finally performed. He blew out candles on a piano shaped cake as Twist and Shout played.
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Rocker
Nesbit, Miss
Lewis
Ex-gambler Seny Romano quits gambling after struggle
Former actor Seny Romano recalls his gambling past during standup days and his stint on Everybody Loves Raymond. He says he gave up betting on sports 11 years ago and notes he had little money to blow at the time, viewing the habit mainly as a deterrent to his career.
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Seny Romano
Romano
Powell Decision Stirs Political Circles Across Parties
Retired Gen Colin Powell has made up his mind after widespread speculation about his political plans. Analysts note Powell's influence could sway voters and party dynamics amid ongoing national debates.
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Gen
Colin Powell
Thurmond Collapses at Restaurant in Virginia
Sen Strom Thurmond aged 97 collapsed Saturday at a suburban Alexandria restaurant and was rushed to Inova Alexandria Hospital in fair condition. Hospital officials gave no immediate detail on the medical cause.
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Alexandria
South Carolina
Senate
Inova Alexandria
Rita Wakefield
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