CIA clears itself of ties to Contra crack charges
A senior official said the inspector general found no evidence that CIA employees or agents colluded with allies of the Contra rebels involved in crack cocaine sales in the United States. The San Jose Mercury News had alleged a Bay Area drug ring funneled profits to Contras via cocaine sales.
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John Carlin plans wedding during Christmas holidays in Kansas
Archivist John Carlin 57 and Lynn Bellardo 43 set a Christmas wedding in Kansas. Carlin leads National Archives information resources policies, while Bellardo recently left the agency. Former Kansas governor and dairy farmer Carlin faced opposition from archivists over his qualifications.
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Day care center gunman surrenders after standoff
In Plano Texas gunman James Monroe Lipscomb Jr. surrendered ending a 30 hour siege at the Bigsbee Child Development Center He released his son and stepson last before surrendering no one injured police said Negotiations had paused briefly after a televised hostage girl scene and resumed by nightfall 78 children and five adults were in the center at one point. Lipscomb who had attempted a bank robbery earlier faced divorce disclosures and family tensions per officials
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South Korea elects Kim Dae Jung president in close race
Kim Dae Jung, 73, a dissident voice, won South Korea's presidential election in a tight three way contest with just over 40 percent. He vows IMF bailout terms and will assume office in February at the Blue House. Lee Hoi Chang and Rhee In Je trailed, with Lee conceding and pledging cooperation.
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Tobacco documents show industry funding scientific projects
The 800 plus tobacco papers released online reveal lawyers sought 160000 for studies on how children decide to smoke and the use of youth heroes in ads. Minnesota judge ruled fraud breached attorney client privilege, highlighting industry influence and secrecy in funding research.
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Vandross Buys Eight Million Dollar Greenwich Manor
Pop star Luther Vandross closed a weekend deal on an eight point eight million dollar mansion in Greenwich Connecticut a 19659 square foot house with 25 rooms 11 bathrooms and nine bedrooms The property includes a tennis court and pool He joins other celebrities in the New York City suburb such as Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford Mel Gibson and Ron Howard.
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Phil Wilke reports wire briefs from j W Wire
A compact roundup by Phil Wilke, compiling brief news items from the j W Wire Reports. The notes cover varied topics with concise summaries suitable for a quick late edition read.
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