CBS News president resigns amid boardroom turmoil
Van Gordon Sauter steps down as CBS News president after a volatile 10 months marked by staff layoffs and criticism from star reporters. The move follows the ouster of Thomas Wyman as CBS chief amid conflicts over independence and possible Coca-Cola talks. Walter Cronkite signaled leadership change as Howard Stringer takes interim duties.
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Mubarak Says Israeli Stand on Palestine Improving
Egyptian President Mubarak and Israeli Prime Minister Peres held a private three hour meeting as the first Israeli Egyptian summit in five years. Mubarak praised Israel's improving stance on the Palestinian issue while Peres affirmed no PLO concessions.
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Nakasone keeps power in Japan as party eases term limit
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone extends his grip on power after the Liberal Democratic Party votes to modify rules that would have forced him to resign by October 30. The unanimous decision follows a parliamentary session with no dissent.
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Carter tells students Falwell can go to hell
Former President Jimmy Carter said Jerry Falwell can go to hell during a question and answer at Meredith College in Raleigh. Falwell's assistant defended him, saying Carter was misquoted or taken out of context and that Falwell still offers him love and prayers.
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Surgeon General Koop Links Pornography to Public Health
In Chicago Surgeon General C Everett Koop said pornography threatens public health and doctors must warn patients. He cited an invasion into cable TV, telephone communications and home video during a Roman Catholic doctors meeting in Chicago.
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Gucci heir Aldo Gucci given year in prison for tax failings
Aldo Gucci, 81, former head of Gucci Shops Inc., sentenced to one year in prison for failing to pay seven million dollars in personal income taxes. He admits underreporting more than eleven million dollars of income from his New York fashion business. In Washington, rail industry and 21,000 Carmen's union reach tentative contract, averting nationwide rail strike.
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Dam breaks in Michigan near Pentwater prompt evacuations
Torrential storms drop up to 13 inches of rain across Michigan. The Hart Dam upstream from Pentwater failed, forcing about 250 people to flee and leaving one person missing. National Guard activated as floods threaten four more dams and power is cut to over 60,000 customers.
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King compares husband's tactics to Nelson Mandela
Winnie Mandela meets Coretta Scott King in Soweto praising courage and peace. King calls the gathering meaningful and says sanctions should avoid excessive hardship while seeking other measures. She contrasts civil disobedience with Mandela's struggle and warns against destabilizing effects of sanctions.
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