Yeltsin and Zyuganov Head Toward Runoff in Russia
With 58 percent of ballots counted, Boris Yeltsin led Gennady Zyuganov 35 to 32 percent as Russia faces a likely July runoff. Neither candidate hit 50 percent, so third-party totals and early counts for remaining contenders will shape the final outcome and the choice between reform and Soviet-era safety nets.
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Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Russia
Yeltsin
Gennady Zyuganov
Central Election Commission
Zyuganov
Yeltsin comeback boosts turnout in Russia vote
Sunday’s balloting showed Boris Yeltsin in apparent command as Gen. Alexander Lebed placed third with 15 percent. Yavlinsky 8 percent and Zhirinovsky 7 percent shaded the field while turnout neared 70 percent. Voters faced harsh choices amid tense mood and limited violence.
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Alexander Lebed
Lebed
Yeltsin
Grigory Yavlinsky
Vladimir Zhirinovsky
Yavlinsky
Zhirinovsky
Zyuganov
Poll backs workfare and tax hikes to fund jobs
A national AP poll finds 65 percent favor ending welfare for nonworking single mothers after two years, 69 percent back a five‑year lifetime limit for those able to work, and half willing to pay more taxes to fund job programs. Support spans Republicans, Democrats, and diverse groups.
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New York
Associated Press
Wisconsin
ICR Survey Research Group
Media
AUS
Bulls Reign With Fourth NBA Title In Six Years
The Bulls secure their fourth championship in six years by defeating Seattle to cap a dominant run. Obituaries list Ruth E. Combs, 84, Lost River. Holland H. Gravely, 69, Harrisonburg. Patricia H. Harris, 66, Waynesboro. Dewey D. Jenkins, 95, Berryville. Mary C. Weekley, 85, Harrisonburg. William C. White Sr., 51, Port Republic. Page 14
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Bulls
Seattle
Ruth E. Combs
Lost River
W.va
Holland H. Gravely
Harrisonburg
Patricia H. Harris
Waynesboro
Dewey D. Jenkins
Berryville
Mary C. Weekley
William C. White Sr
Port Republic
Lott Seeks Deal on Health Bill and Wage Plan
Senator Trent Lott, new Senate majority leader, said on Face the Nation he is close to a health insurance accord with President Clinton and unveiled a revised minimum wage proposal. He indicated a plan to aid small businesses with tax breaks while omitting the TEAM act, aiming to move past stalled negotiations over a 90 cent wage rise.
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Washington
Senate
Trent Lott
Lott
Bob Dole
CBS
Clinton
United States
Mississippi
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
SAT whiz Maust tops Harrisonburg High with perfect dual 800s
Harrisonburg High graduate Donovan Maust joins a small national group of 32 seniors to score perfect 800s on both math and verbal SAT sections. He plans to major in medicine at William and Mary while continuing music studies or performances with local ensembles.
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U.S
Donovan Maust
Harrisonburg High
Maust
James Madison University
Shenandoah Valley Youth Symphony
Eastern Mennonite University Chamber Orchestra
Harrisonburg
William and Mary
U.S. and China Near Trade Pact on Piracy Fight
Beijing and Washington moved toward a final deal hours before a $2 billion sanction deadline. Charlene Barshefsky and China's Shi Guangsheng led late night talks over verifying CD plant shutdowns, tougher licensing, and on-site oversight to curb music movie and software piracy.
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Beijing
China
United States
U.S
Charlene Barshefsky
Shi Guangsheng
Barshefsky
Ms. Barshefsky
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News-Record
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