Man seizes 11 hostages at Richmond recruiting center
Samuel Blood, 20, of Henrico County seized 11 people at a Virginia military recruiting center claiming to seek peace in Lebanon. He released them unharmed and surrendered, facing 11 counts of abduction and 11 counts of firearm use. Police reported he claimed Lebanese descent and said two armed companions aided him.
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NASA delays launch decision after Gilbert threat
NASA postponed announcing a launch date for the first post Challenger shuttle flight. The delay reflects concerns Hurricane Gilbert could disrupt operations at the Houston flight control center and an unresolved but nonserious hydrogen leak in the main engine propulsion system.
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House backs personal use drug penalty amendment
The House approved a drug bill amendment by 293 to 115 that would impose civil penalties of 10 000 dollars per violation on individuals possessing personal use amounts of illegal drugs. Fines would add to possible criminal penalties and the Justice Department would define the triggering quantities.
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Soviet Union conducts underground nuclear test with U S observers
U S officials and measuring instruments witnessed a Soviet underground explosion at Semipalatinsk in Kazakhstan, the first time such testing occurred with U S presence. The test followed an American underground detonation in Nevada and prompted plans to present two 1970s treaty pacts to the Senate for approval.
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Dukakis taunts Bush over debate and defense record
In Annapolis Michael Dukakis challenged George Bush over a canceled Sept 14 naval academy debate. Dukakis mocked Bush for campaign adviser resignations and criticized eight years of defense mismanagement while reaffirming support for Trident 2 missiles Stealth B 2 bombers and advanced cruise missiles.
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Bush courts California voters with upbeat economic message
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Papal trip aids end to Lesotho bus hostage crisis
A South African led anti-terrorist squad stormed a Maseru bound bus, freeing 69 pilgrims after 26 hours. Three hijackers and one hostage died, eleven hostages wounded, and a fourth hijacker arrested as Pope John Paul II’s Maseru visit was completed.
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FBI director punishes in CISPES probe
FBI Director William Sessions suspended three FBI employees and reprimanded three others for a broad terrorism probe into CISPES. The 14 day suspensions targeted lower and mid level staff after a now discredited informant's allegations. Sessions pledged tighter bureau oversight of sensitive investigations.
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Brady confirmed as treasury chief in Senate vote
The Senate approved investment banker and former Sen. Nicholas Brady as treasury secretary 92 to 2. Brady, 58, of New Jersey, will attend the Group of Seven meeting in West Berlin, where senators urged a strong show of confidence to support his first international finance ministers gathering.
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