Hoffa widens lead in Teamsters president race in early results
James P. Hoffa held 55 percent of 146,338 counted votes for president with 79,489, leading Tom Leedham at 39 percent and John Metz at 6 percent. Counting continued through the weekend as nearly a third of ballots were recessed or unread by computer. Hoffa campaign said there were no celebrations yet.
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Last Khmer Rouge surrender ends Cambodian civil war
Khmer Rouge forces near the Thai border agreed with Phnom Penh officials to lay down arms, ending more than 30 years of civil conflict. Journalist Nate Thayer notes Pol Pot’s 1997 interview and access to the guerrillas.
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Shuttle begins building mission to assemble space station
Cape Canaveral AP Endeavour lifts off at 2 35 am CST to start assembling the international space station. Commander Robert Cabana leads a five US and one Russian crew preparing for 43 more launches and 162 spacewalks over five years. NASA warns of rough times ahead, with $60 million already spent to aid Russia and more funding likely.
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Bradley enters presidential fray in Newark
Former Senator Bill Bradley signaled plans to challenge Vice President Al Gore for the 2000 Democratic nomination. He established an exploratory committee and outlined broad goals from family balance to revitalizing leadership while stressing grassroots activism and a quieter leadership style.
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Lewinsky Telephone Call Details in Clinton Inquiry
Newly unsealed court records show an FBI agent phoned Monica Lewinsky's lawyer Frank Carter on Jan 16 as prosecutors pressed for her cooperation in the Clinton investigation. The logs describe the call timing, the lawyer’s absence, and notes about Lewinsky’s statements on calling her mother and the potential impact on undercover contacts.
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Gates and Roberts headlines span wealth and fame
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates plan a private second child due in June while Gates remains atop wealth lists. Julia Roberts discusses ambition and love, amid recent film roles and a surprising new romance. Naomi Judd confirms a millennium reunion concert with Wynonna while Naomi’s health is celebrated. Robert Urich reports renewed success and health after a cancer diagnosis. South Park creators discuss potentially running Comedy Central, and Naomi Campbell faces assault charges alongside a $2 million lawsuit. Today's notable birthdays include Little Richard, Joan Didion, Calvin Trillin, and Morgan Brittany.
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Local briefs compiled by Phil Wilke from J W Wire Reports
A compact roundup by Phil Wilke drawn from J W Wire Reports summarizes several short news items. It preserves a neutral tone and highlights key names, places, dates, and events in concise form suitable for a brief newsroom card.
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