U S strikes Sudan and Afghanistan in retaliation
President Clinton cut short his Martha's Vineyard vacation to address looming threats after embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. U S cruise missiles hit alleged terrorist camps in Afghanistan and a chemical plant in Sudan, aiming to counter Osama bin Laden and his networks tied to the Aug 7 attacks. Officials cautioned bin Laden's fate remained unclear and only said the operation targeted terror bases, not the man himself.
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Clinton wins broad backing for anti-terror strikes
President Clinton receives broad support from lawmakers for ordering bombing attacks in Afghanistan and Sudan despite Lewinsky scandal criticism. Leaders from both parties call the strikes appropriate and timely with few suggesting motives beyond counterterrorism.
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Heat prompts caution from Kansas prep football coaches
Kansas area coaches, reacting to the deaths of two high school athletes, say they will slow practices in extreme heat. Oskaloosa and Circle high schools report tougher measures and mandatory water breaks as temperatures reach the mid 90s with heat indices above 100.
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IRS plans credit card tax payments to ease filing burden
The IRS announced next year taxpayers can pay bills with MasterCard American Express Discover and possibly Visa by toll free phone or via computer. Fees will vary with tax bill size and some programs let TurboTax and MacInTax users file and pay though Audiotex and Novus services.
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