Russia and United States clash over Iraq rush
Russia accuses the United States of rushing to strike Iraq while Moscow urges diplomatic avenues remain open. Defense Minister Sergeyev quips on Lincoln's birthday as Cohen defends U.S. patience amid Saddam Hussein's delay tactics and aims to maintain post Cold War military cooperation.
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Judge rules Clinton line item veto unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Thomas F Hogan ruled the 1996 line item veto law unconstitutional, saying it shifted legislative power to the president. Clinton touted savings while Congress considers appeals or a constitutional amendment. Supreme Court guidance is expected in coming months.
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Lewinsky Heading Back to D C from Washington
Monica Lewinsky heads home as prosecutors summon a retired Secret Service officer and subpoenas an active-duty agent to determine if the president's protectors can illuminate the case. Congressman Sam Johnson celebrates 25th anniversary of release from a North Vietnamese prison.
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Clinton calls for minimum wage increase in 1990 election push
President Clinton urged raising the minimum wage by 50 cents in two steps to 5.65 an hour by the century’s end at a Capitol Hill rally. He promoted five Democratic priorities, including saving Social Security, hiring teachers, Medicare buy in for ages 55 to 64, a patients bill of rights, and Medicare expansion. He dismissed business opposition and cited jobs growth to defend the raise.
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Valentine's Day Divorce Rates Rise in Kansas
A Lawrence couple’s Valentine’s Day divorce highlights rising Kansas divorce rates. Attorney Randy McGrath notes the timing was ironic, while KU sociologist Shirley Hill cites mid 70s peaks and later declines as nationwide trends shifted from marriage to dissolution. Divorce trends reflect social changes since the 1960s.
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Friday the 13th superstition seen as luck mix
A Kansas University folklorist explains why Friday the 13th triggers fear. He notes 12 months and 12 hours shape the superstition and that two bad luck charms together create double bad luck. The piece also observes changing superstitions as science offers fewer answers. See Superstitions, page 3A.
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