Public opposition to Clinton plan widens in ABC poll
The ABC News Washington Post poll shows 48 percent oppose and 43 percent support Clinton's economic program, with only 45 percent believing it will shrink the deficit. Voters say it taxes too much and cuts spending too little. 66 percent condemn its tax hike.
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Activists Challenge Drug Sentencing as Racial Bias Claim
Civil rights activists label mandatory drug penalties racist, arguing blacks face longer federal sentences than whites for similar drug use. They plan an Aug. 26 Washington meeting to strategize, noting crack penalties disproportionately hit Black communities.
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I'm no madam as Heidi Fleiss faces Hollywood case
Heidi Fleiss, arriving like a movie star in Los Angeles, pleads innocent to pandering and cocaine charges. A bail raise was denied, with potential 12 year prison if convicted. She defends herself amid media scrutiny while prosecutors seek evidence of clients from her alleged call girl ring.
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NATO plan for air strikes raises questions in Bosnia
Washington notes NATO aims at forward Serb positions in Bosnia prompt debate over war by committee. Analysts say target lists are easy but deciding to strike remains contentious as U.N. and NATO leaders weigh authorization and ground realities amid stalled negotiations with Croats and Muslims.
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Pope John Paul II Visits Jamaica Aims for Reconciliation
In Kingston the pope urged descendants of enslaved Africans to heal colonial wounds and unite with neighbors. He called for justice and solidarity, visiting a Mother Teresa charity home before meetings with government leaders amid criticisms of colonial legacy and local pothole and water issues.
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Weather zones report with variable temperatures and winds
Zone by zone weather update notes tonight and Wednesday with partly cloudy to hot humid conditions. Readings include highs from 90 to 100 across zones, lows around 70 to 75, light to variable winds and humidity, plus Clinton Lake readings and records for the date.
Travel outlook Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado weather summary
Missouri tonight fair with lows mid 70s Wednesday mostly sunny hot humid highs 90s. Nebraska tonight partly cloudy west chance storms. east mostly clear with lows upper 60s to mid 70s. Wednesday partly sunny with storms west. highs 90-95. Oklahoma tonight fair. Wednesday mostly sunny with highs mid to upper 90s. Colorado tonight thunderstorms likely with variable lows 55-65. mountains 45-55. Wednesday scattered storms mainly mountains. highs 80-90 west to east 80s-90s. mountains 60s-70s. Road conditions Kansas Highway Patrol 1206-3102 Kansas Turnpike Authority 843-8250.
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Plan to raise grazing fees triggers outcry
Western ranchers warn that doubling federal grazing fees will drive some out of business while environmentalists say higher levies will protect public lands. Interior plans to raise from 1.86 to 4.28 per animal unit over three years and tighten control on land use including water rights. Public hearings will follow 18 months of rulemaking.
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