NASA Fraud Probe at Johnson Space Center Unfolds
FBI sting Operation Lightning Strike probes alleged fraud at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Reported bribery, kickbacks, and sale of sensitive information involve NASA staff or contractors. no charges filed yet. Interim director PJ Weitz confirms investigative process. details scarce and scope unclear.
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Trade negotiators report progress in talks
In Brussels US Trade Representative Mickey Kantor and EC trade chief Sir Leon Brittan said two days of bargaining edged closer to a worldwide trade accord. They cited progress on farm trade and market access for films but noted remaining contentious issues and that not all differences were resolved.
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National World News Update Hotline Notice
The notice provides phone numbers for national and world news updates. Call J W Access at 865 5000 for latest breaking coverage. National news line is 6705 and world news line is 6700 for real time briefings.
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Lawrence area weather and lake data snapshot
Wednesday highs and lows in the Lawrence region include 55 in the daytime and 42 at night with an overnight 31. Previous year figures show 43 and 31 with a record high 70 in 1956 and low 2 in 1985. Lake Clinton and Perry readings, road condition contacts, and moon phases round out this daily weather and public notices brief.
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Tonight partly cloudy with a low of 34 and south winds 10 to 15 mph. Friday remains mostly cloudy with a 30 percent rain chance and a high of 47 as north winds shift to 15 to 25 mph. Friday night stays mostly cloudy with a 30 percent rain chance and a low of 31, north winds at 15 to 25 mph.
Clinton avoids fights as veto threat stays ready
President Clinton closes the year without a veto, the first for a new president since Nixon. Supporters hail a dealmaking approach while critics see possible weakness. Analysts note the veto threat may reappear on big-ticket items like health care or welfare reform next year.
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Impostor wore Navy dress for a decade to fool family and wives
Michael Jacobus imitated an officer for nearly ten years deceiving relatives ex-wives and Navy colleagues. He wore dress whites at his father's funeral and a flight suit on bases, yet investigators say he never served. He pleads innocent. magistrate orders detainment until January trial.
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