African walkout disrupts Paris chemical weapons talks
Kenya led about 20 African and developing nations in a protest as Roelof Botha prepared to speak at UNESCO Paris. Ouko denounced South Africa's presence while Shevardnadze announced the Soviet Union would begin destroying its chemical weapons stockpile in 1989. The United States welcomed the gesture but noted Moscow lags behind Washington in disarmament efforts. The meeting, convened by Francois Mitterrand, aims to strengthen the Geneva protocol and accelerate a ban on chemical weapons.
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Akihito Aims for Liberal Imperial Tone in New Era
Emperor Akihito pledged to defend Japan’s postwar constitution and work for peace as he ascended the throne after Hirohito’s death. He stressed international responsibility, flagging a liberal path in a period marked by debates over constitutional revision. The nation mourned Hirohito with public tributes ahead of the funeral.
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Tobacco industry defends product amid anniversary push
Tobacco Institute officials mobilize media ads across 18 newspapers to argue for smokers and industry rights as Surgeon General Koop prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the first health warning linking smoking to lung cancer. They attack anti-smoking efforts, predict rising censorship and tax pressure, and cite a public opinion poll and a smokers rights video.
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Elvis Presley remembered on what would have been his 44th birthday
In Memphis a Memorial Day style series of events marked Elvis Presley’s 44th birthday since his 1977 death. Radio host George Klein from Graceland led a four hour syndicated talk show addressing fans and debunking rumors of Presley still being alive.
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Witness testifies Nussbaum hit Lisa Steinberg in 1983
Marilyn Walton testified she saw Hedda Nussbaum grab Lisa Steinberg by the neck and strike her in February 1983. The cross examination in Joel Steinberg’s trial resumes as prosecutors seek to establish a pattern of abuse against the 6-year-old victim.
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Winter storm blankets Southeast as cold tightens grip
A winter storm delivered rain sleet and snow from the Southeast to the northern half of the nation while temperatures stayed well below freezing from the Rocky Mountains to New England. Snow advisories spread today with winter storm watches possible Monday night across Maryland Delaware Washington DC Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. the storm also extended into Louisiana and Arkansas. The National Weather Service said three inches of snow fell in central Arkansas and another broad swath saw mixed precipitation. Snow continued over the Pacific Northwest western Montana and Idaho while the Upper Midwest had snow earlier over the weekend.
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Illinois forecast and lottery results summarized
Illinois forecast extended through Friday shows mixed temperatures with highs from the 20s to 40s and chances of rain or snow. North half fair, south half cooler with colder Friday. Lottery results include Sundays daily game 8 3 5 and Pick Four 4 1 0 0, Saturdays Lotto 8 9 17 18 26 51 with an $11 million estimated prize.
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Commodity quotes at noon from Merchants Trading Co
Live cattle, hogs, pork bellies and feeders show crowded futures across months. Major grain and metal contracts list March, May, July data with soybeans, corn, wheat, and metals like gold and silver. The report credits Majewski, Beeler and Beeler as providers.
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