Barak win sparks Syria talks as Golan fears rise
In Jerusalem lawmakers approved opening negotiations with Syria by a 47 to 31 vote amid 24 percent abstentions. Barak warned the price of peace likely includes ceding the Golan Heights, while thousands of settlers protested outside parliament. He will meet Syria's Farouk al Sharaa in Washington midweek.
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Carter to witness Panama Canal handover ceremony today
Former President Jimmy Carter returns to Panama for the ceremonial transfer marking the end of U.S. control. President Mireya Moscoso, King Juan Carlos, and other leaders attend as Torrijos era treaties shift 360,240 acres and the canal to Panama.
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Ex Starr aides defend Tripp amid immunity case
Linda Tripp did not attend but a group of former Kenneth Starr aides testified to support her in Maryland. The judge weighed whether Tripp’s 1998 immunity agreement covers her from Maryland wiretap charges as she faces trial on two felony counts.
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Gap grows between enrollment and spending
Washington reports a sharp rise in public school students over the decade while inflation adjusted per pupil spending and teacher salaries show limited growth. The NEA notes 1998-99 marked the first dip in real per pupil spending in seven years, with only 1.2 percent increase without inflation adjustment and 3.9 percent the previous year.
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Turner to kick off world tour at Atlanta Super Bowl
Tina Turner plans a world tour start in Atlanta with Proud Mary and a new cut When the Heartache Is Over on January 30. She told Hitmakers the pregame show will feature those songs and she loves Atlanta. NFL has not announced halftime lineup. Celine Dion attended with Andre Philippe Gagnon in Las Vegas after his show. Dion and husband produce. A campaign led by Martina McBride Tim McGraw Wynonna promotes parent listening to kids with Tune In to Your Kids. Melissa Etheridge compares Matthew Shepard death to a modern crucifixion in Scarecrow from Breakdown. Charles named hero of The Big Issue homeless charity mag for helping poor youths. Louie Anderson recalls Eddie Murphy’s lunch gesture leading to a role in Coming to America. Larry Flynt advances Hustler mega-store in Monroe Ohio despite local opposition. site cleared, permit pending. store to include lingerie, magazines, videos, toys. Birthday notes: Clark Terry 79, Don Hewitt 77, Patty Duke 53, Michael Ovitz 53, Dee Wallace Stone 51, Cliff Williams 50, Bridget Hall 22.
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