Drugs fueling DC homicide surge tied to crack trade
Washington police report rising drug use, especially crack, as a factor in the city’s high murder rate nearing 287 for the year. A 19 year old bystander was killed in crossfire as rival dealers opened fire in early morning gunplay. Officer Walter Ferguson notes increased shootouts and intra gang violence without solid statistics. In Barrow Alaska residents resume normal life after rescue of two trapped whales draws visitors and scientists.
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156 Arrested in Nine Hour Los Angeles Gang Sweep
Police detained 156 people in a nine hour operation in a gang infested area of Los Angeles. Authorities said 98 were suspected gang members, 21 vehicles were impounded and four guns were seized. An officer noted another sweep planned for Saturday night.
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Atlantis to roll to Launch Pad 39B for late November liftoff
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla The space shuttle Atlantis will be moved to Launch Pad 39B this week for a secret military satellite launch. The rollout by its tracked transporter begins at 11 01 PM CST Tuesday from the assembly building, after a 24 hour delay to fix a loose wire in the fuel line system.
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Atlantis
Latin leaders seek debt deal after three day summit
Seven Latin American leaders meeting in Punta del Este Uruguay warned that a $420 billion foreign debt crisis threatens their young democracies. They called for a new debt agreement and urgent talks with the next U S president as debt and trade conditions deteriorate living standards and democratic stability.
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Punta del Este
Uruguay
U.S
Group of Eight
Riot squads patrol Wenceslas Square in Prague
Police and riot units patrolled Wenceslas Square and surrounding areas to stop an unauthorized rally as 87 demonstrators were detained from Friday's protest. authorities said most detainees were later freed. About 5 000 people gathered for the anniversary rally and refused to disperse.
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Gazette Wire
Bible classes begin in Riga as Latvia allows religious study
In Riga, Latvia, state high schools offer non compulsory Bible study classes led by Pastor Viestur Pirro. Tass reports the courses cover religion history and world faiths, attract older students, and reflect broader Soviet moves toward religious freedom under Gorbachev.
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Los Angeles Times
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Gunvald Zlamiec
Zlamiec
Soviet Union
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Estonia
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Communist Party
Imelda Marcos boards jet for New York arraignment
Imelda Marcos, former Philippines first lady, travels on a borrowed luxury jet to New York for racketeering arraignment. She invites FBI FAA and INS officials to accompany her to prove she will not flee, while her husband Ferdinand Marcos aids and they share tearful parting. A U.S. attorney expresses trust in her appearance.
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Imelda Marcos
New York
Bush says foe trying to divide Americans
George Bush rebuked Michael Dukakis over class based attacks aimed at portraying Bush as defender of the wealthy. Dukakis counters with populist rhetoric as both campaigns push themes for the final stretch of the race. Bush vows Americans will not be divided by class as polls show tightening margins.
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Ill
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Michael Dukakis
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Dukakis
Bush
Washington
Sioux Falls
S.C
Chicago
United States of America
Soviet space shuttle Buran flight postponed after platform fault
The first test flight of the Soviet shuttle Buran was halted 51 seconds before launch when a safety platform failed to retract from the Energia rocket. Officials vowed to reschedule later this week after fault analysis and refueling, with further unmanned tests planned before manned flight. Maj. Gen. Vladimir Gudilin led the Baikonur control effort, stressing safety and investigation before a new countdown.
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Los Angeles Times
Moscow
Vladimir Gudilin
Baikonur Space Center
Soviet Central Asia
Gudilin
Kazakhstan
Buran
Energia
U.S
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