North Korea Offers Limited Nuke Site Access
An official at the IAEA said North Korea’s new proposal for limited access to its nuclear energy complex fails to meet UN inspectors’ demand for unrestricted entry. The agency noted the offer covers only five Yongbyon facilities with broad access restricted to only changing film and batteries at two higher priority sites. The IAEA, led by Hans Blix, awaits the Clinton administration’s position before replying. White House officials planned a today meeting to discuss policy.
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40 year prison term urged for sexual abuse
A prosecutor urged a maximum 40 year sentence for retired priest James R. Porter who pled guilty to 27 counts of indecent assault and battery of a child under 14 plus 14 related charges. Porter apologized as 28 victims spoke, including Peter Calderone who said he has no trust in the court system and that the crime remains severe.
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Disaster flood contracts reveal lax pricing and hasty awards
Federal agencies rushed emergency contracts during the 1993 Midwest floods, paying higher prices for essentials like portable toilets and sandbags. AP review shows reliance on convenience over price, with contractors on preferred lists securing millions after a simple call. Critics urge a centralized price database and better planning while Congress weighs a review next year.
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Moose Droppings Jewelry Tops Portland Tourist Trend
Portland Maine AP reports Maine Line Products offers Moose Drop Jewelry items for tourists. Naturalist Christopher Lewey from Conway New Hampshire designs jewelry using genuine moose droppings, marketed as quirky recycled mementos for visitors seeking a regional keepsake.
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Plank Comes Loose as Boat Sinks in Rough Sea
A charter boat sank after a loose plank caused water to gush in, throwing all aboard into the rough sea near the peak. Panic swept the city as one passenger died and six were injured. Coast Guard spokesman Robert Snyder said investigators will pursue the plank’s origin on the fishing boat’s hull. One passenger is in critical condition and five others, including Captain Dee, were hospitalized.
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Frank Zappa dies after cancer battle in Los Angeles
Musician Frank Zappa, famed for blending rock jazz and classical styles and challenging free speech norms, died of prostate cancer in Los Angeles. He was buried privately near relatives. family said his final tour began Saturday evening. Zappa left behind wife Gail and four children Moon Unit Dweezil Ahmet and Diva.
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Cal Supreme Court weighs vague death penalty standards
The California Supreme Court reviews challenges to death penalty factors in two cases. Tuilaepa argues vague standards allow unfettered jury discretion, while prosecutors contend crime details and defendant background guide sentencing. Proctor cites undefined aggravating and mitigating factors under the Eighth Amendment.
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Vietnam War Era Echoes in Economic Struggles and Missing Soldiers
The United States lists 2,248 American service members unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, including 1,648 in Vietnam. Vietnam's economy, slow to develop in 1993, faces weak investment, inflation, and unemployment. Since 1986, Vietnam shifted toward market reforms to attract foreign capital after near economic collapse. Foreign businessmen from Europe, Taiwan, South Korea, and the Americas invest, while American firms face a trade embargo limiting business.
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Crime Trends Show Decline Yet Violence Rises in Schools
Crime rates appear down to mid November compared with last year says KU police analyst and Cincinnati police report fewer incidents but greater violence. National chiefs leader calls FBI figures flawed noting underreporting and downgrades. Experts warn crimes like rapes remain largely unreported while severity increases nationwide.
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