United States backs Egypt on nuclear resolution at UN
U S and U N diplomats report Washington has an understanding with Cairo to back Egypt’s proposal to identify Israel as a nuclear power and urge inspections, while ensuring the final document also mentions Pakistan India and Cuba. Delegates begin Middle East nuclear talks with the condition that the wording be balanced.
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Wind drives wildfire with 10 percent containment
A wind driven forest fire along a 5370 acre area near Tonto National Forest has 450 firefighters, four airtankers and four helicopters on scene. Crews returned to work Saturday after resting to avoid dangerous conditions with high temperatures and strong winds limiting containment. No injuries reported.
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Mass wedding for Gay rights at Washington Lincoln Memorial
Thousands gathered in Washington for the Millennium March on Washington for Equality. More than 3,000 couples proclaimed love in a celebratory ceremony in front of the Lincoln Memorial to press for same sex marriage and anti discrimination protections. Organizers highlight family, rights, and visibility amid a sunny noon sun and a crowd of supporters from across the country.
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Protests at Antioch College as Abu Jamal speaks
The taped speech by convicted killer Mumia Abu Jamal at Antioch College sparked silent protests led by police widow Maureen Faulkner. Students and parents turned their backs during the address while the campus debated the death penalty and the fairness of Abu Jamal's 1982 trial, with appeals pending.
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Future breakup of Microsoft sparks debate among experts
Analysts differ on the impact of a government plan to split Microsoft into an operating systems unit and an applications unit controlling Office MSN and related software. Mercer’s Morrison says it won’t affect future tech battles, while Draper argues it could ruin the economy and slow the Internet boom. Ob l ix Inc. CEO Eubanks warns of a detrimental precedent.
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KISS apologizes for gaffe in Greenville concert
Heavy metal band KISS apologized to Greenville Illinois for calling it Greenfield during a show. Tour manager Tommy Thayer blamed a video tech who displayed Green field on screen. The piece notes editor Beth Padgett received many calls and ran the letter.
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