Metropolitan Opera Fires Kathleen Battle From La Fille du Regiment
The Metropolitan Opera dismissed soprano Kathleen Battle from its production of La Fille du Regiment for unprofessional actions during rehearsals. Battle and her manager dispute the claim, noting she was not told she acted unprofessionally. The move cancels her contract and affects other future offers.
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Tailhook charges dismissed for three Navy aviators
A military judge in Norfolk dismissed charges against three Navy aviators in the Tailhook scandal. The ruling blames Chief of Naval Operations Frank Kelso for unlawful influence, saying he manipulated the investigation. The decision resets potential proceedings against Thomas Miller Gregory Tritt and David Samples.
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Israel PLO talks focus on key details delaying withdrawal
Cairo reports that Israeli and Palestinian delegates labored over specifics delaying troop withdrawal while Rabin warned a deal was not near. Peres said a session began at 1 a.m., adjourned, then resumed midmorning as he and Arafat pledged a strong effort to reach an understanding.
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News Updates Line for J W Access Numbers
The item provides call-in numbers for national and world news updates. It lists 865 5000 as the contact for latest updates and directs listeners to press 6705 for national and 6700 for world news. The note reads like a broadcasting information line rather than an event.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook and Weather Summary
Weather and road report for Lawrence area with temperatures today and coming days. Includes past records, precipitation, humidity, sunrise and sunset, lake conditions at Clinton and Perry, road access numbers, moon phases, and tonight through Wednesday forecast with freezing mix and snow chances.
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Clinton lifts Vietnam embargo angering MIA families
Clinton's move to end the 19 year embargo sparks anger among families and veterans groups who say it may weaken leverage for recovering prisoners and MIAs. Activists vow to press on, with groups like Vietnam Veterans of America soliciting souvenirs to aid identification and the National Alliance of Families planning talks with Hanoi.
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