Missiles and guns vanish in Texas truck hunt
Authorities searched Thursday for two trucks 175 miles apart in Texas. One carried four unarmed Air Force missiles and the other held machine guns and mortars. President Clinton said the gun truck was found and the missiles were inert. FBI hunted the missing rig near Interstate 45 by Fairfield, 80 miles south of Dallas.
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Ramsey interview conditions set by police
Police release interview conditions for John and Patsy Ramsey about JonBenet Ramsey's death. The Ramseys demand interviews last two hours. officials reject the limit. District Attorney Alex Hunter and Police Chief Tom Koby sent the conditions to the Ramseys' lawyers after FBI guidance.
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Flood victims trickle home in Grand Forks
In Grand Forks, four hours of access allowed residents to inspect flood damage. Mary Feltman and her daughter Lindsey drove from Devil's Lake to check their home, finding about 20 inches of basement flooding but overall less damage than areas nearer the Red River. Generators powered pumps as water slowly receded and drinking water plus electricity remained scarce.
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Medicare trustees warn of 2001 trust fund bankruptcy risk
Federal trustees warned that Medicare hospital coverage for the elderly remains financially precarious and could go bankrupt in 2001 unless rapid action occurs. They noted 120 billion dollars remains in the fund to cover near-term claims, while long term reforms are essential.
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Oldest new mom at 63 raises ethical questions
Los Angeles reports the world’s oldest new mother, age 63, faces night feedings and diaper rash as doctors verify the birth. The case prompts debate on medical eligibility, age verification, and the future care of a child born to an elderly parent.
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Tobacco settlement clash risks immunity deal with FDA steps
Lawmakers warn against any pact that shields tobacco firms from past or future lawsuits in exchange for federal limits on nicotine product sale. Rep Henry Waxman says Congress will block deals granting immunity and notes FDA regulatory talks and a potential $300 billion compensation pool.
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Famous Faces Bigotry in Baseball
In a recent AP interview Roger Kahn, famed chronicler of baseball racism, recalls anti-Semitic remarks he faced after writing Memories of Summer about the Utica Blue Sox. A longtime baseball man taunts Jewish ownership as profitable, while Kahn contemplates reacting or quitting. Dennis Miller notes acting’s pay comes with long hours and fatigue, saying he may quit due to 14 hour days and relentless work.
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Jerry Springer to join NBC Chicago news desk in May
Jerry Springer will appear on NBC Chicago station WMAQ-TV newscasts starting in May on topical city issues. Station president Lyle Banks called it a limited, trial format to gauge reception and potential moves to other newscasts. Springer will keep his nationally syndicated talk show and says the move revisits his broadcasting roots.
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