Chaos and controversy flood the week’s briefs
A montage of short items from AP recalls Swedish hackers defacing the CIA site in protest linked to a 1991 case. U.S. political sparring over drug policy with McCaffrey. a MS drug copolymer 1 panel recommendation. subliminal messaging research debunk. a Conn treasurer’s embezzlement arrest. and Santa Monica juror excuses in the O J Simpson civil case.
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Saddam stronger after latest U S clash CIA chief says
CIA Director John Deutch testified that Saddam Hussein emerged politically stronger than six weeks ago despite U S military action. About 30 000 troops and 200 planes will be in the Persian Gulf with the USS Enterprise joining the carrier Carl Vinson. Barzani seeks U S protection again in Ankara after meeting with Robert Pelletreau.
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West Palm Beach shooting ends in fatal condo siege
A gunman upset over a worker's compensation claim stormed the Danielson firm in West Palm Beach, killing attorney Kennie Edwards and injuring Arthur Pumpian before dying by suicide. Police described a four hour siege with SWAT intervention as hostages were released.
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Pentagon warns Gulf War veterans of potential nerve gas exposure
The Pentagon tells about 5,000 Gulf War veterans they may have faced nerve gas exposure from the 1991 destruction of Iraqi depot Bunker 73 near Khamisiyah. Officials say the figure could grow and acknowledge contact efforts earlier in June.
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Dole presses drug coverage drive in campaign push
Bob Dole urged news media to focus more on drug abuse and less on polls, predicting the race will go to the wire. He touted Nancy Reagan's backing of his anti drug slogan Just Don’t Do It and vowed to make it as famous as Just Say No.
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