Clinton warns Iraq attack possible as U S hopes coalition
President Clinton framed possible airstrikes against Iraq as a last resort to compel international action. He warned Saddam Hussein would be worse off after any strike, pledged readiness of U S forces and urged the public to be prepared, while U N inspectors faced continued obstruction.
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City OKs Centennial as site for skate pad
Lawrence city commissioners unanimously chose Centennial Park south east of Sixth Street and Rockledge Road as the site for a new skate park serving skateboarders inline skaters and roller hockey players. The plan includes design in one to two months with public meetings to gather equipment ideas, and the park will sit on a concrete slab over two dilapidated tennis courts amid neighborhood objections.
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Oprah Case Scaled Back In Perishable Food Defamation Suit
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Texas cattlemen lack a case against Oprah Winfrey under a state law shielding false statements about perishable food products. The decision narrows the suit and moves the story to Page 2A.
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Presidential aide rebuts Lewinsky talk on Clinton remarks
Mike McCurry says he was proving fools answer hypotheticals and stands by his words about President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, noting he should not have spoken. Page 2A.
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Affirmative action dispute entangles highway funding
Washington faces a fight over billions in federal highway and mass transit dollars tied to minority and women owned firms. The debate echoes national politics with Republican unease, California’s 1996 ban on race or gender factors, and proposed bills to end programs giving preferences while civil rights efforts expand under President Clinton.
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Scientists Question Sunscreen Safeguard Against Melanoma
In Philadelphia a science conference presentation questioned the belief that sunscreens lower melanoma risk. Dr Marianne Berwick of Memorial Sloan Kettering cites studies offering no convincing evidence that sunscreen use prevents melanoma, while urging caution in sun exposure.
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U S women seize first Olympic hockey gold in win over Canada
In Nagano the United States defeated Canada 3 1 to claim the first Olympic women's hockey title. Sarah Tueting made 21 saves as Karyn Rye wrapped herself in the flag and Angela Ruggiero chased the game puck after the final whistle.
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