Chess phenom falls to IBM Deep Blue in test match
In Hawthorne, IBM's Deep Blue defeated top ranked human Judit Polgar. Polgar, 17, lost one game and drew the other, saying she will practice to beat the computer. The informal match drew a small crowd of chess masters and scientists as plans to challenge Gary Kasparov next year were noted.
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Reagan protester on hunger strike in Las Vegas jail
LAS VEGAS AP A protester who shattered a crystal statue near former President Reagan has started a water only hunger strike in jail to protest the imprisonment of an Ian elder. Rick Springer, 41, was arrested in April 1992 after smashing a 30-pound crystal eagle and sending shards toward Reagan during a broad casters convention. The Nevada Desert Experience group has staged anti-nuclear protests at the Nevada Test Site.
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Clinton, on Martha's Vineyard, touts health care reform
President Clinton rested on vacation to prepare for a fall fight over health care reform. In a radio address he urged security, savings and simplicity as guiding principles and said reform will ensure health care is always there for Americans. He plans a late September release of the plan amid anticipated battles in Congress.
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