FEC narrows Dole liability over 1996 ads and Mars orbiter delay
The Federal Election Commission cut Bob Dole's potential repayment from 17.7 million to 6.1 million after auditors ruled primary season ads counted against the wrong spending limit. Clinton's campaign faces a 7 million repayment. Separately NASA delayed the Mars Climate Orbiter launch by at least a day to fix a software issue, with a Friday or Saturday target depending on testing.
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Astronauts Attach Space Station Antennas During Spacewalk
Two astronauts exited the shuttle Endeavour to install antennas on the international space station under construction about 250 miles above Earth. They also pried open a stuck antenna on Zarya and deployed it after a tense, planned operation.
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Kevorkian to Stand Trial on Murder and Assisted Death Charges
Dr. Jack Kevorkian ordered to stand trial on first degree murder and assisted death by own action charges based largely on a 60 Minutes video showing him administering a lethal injection to Thomas Youk. Judge Phyllis McMillen found the intent to kill premeditated though no trial date was set.
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Pinochet extradition approved by British court ruling
British Home Secretary Jack Straw ruled that extradition proceedings against Augusto Pinochet can proceed in England. The decision opens the path for Pinochet to face trial in Spain on genocide and torture charges, despite Chilean government protests and diplomatic tensions. Amnesty International hailed the ruling as a step against impunity, while supporters warned it infringed Chilean sovereignty.
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Madame Tussauds exhibits sewn shut Clinton trousers in Sydney
Organizers of a Madame Tussauds traveling wax show in Sydney have sewn the zipper shut on the Clinton figure after visitors repeatedly undo it. Vicky Brown, the exhibition's general manager, said the figures are highly accessible and visitors have been taking liberties with clothing. Security previously checked Clinton's trousers every few hours to avoid embarrassment.
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Phil Wilke Wire Reports Compiled Summary
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