Fidel Castro Re-elected President of Cuba
Cuba installed its new parliament in Havana with Fidel Castro re elected to the presidency of the Council of State the post he has held since 1976 He was the sole candidate for president and remains the country’s undisputed leader since the 1959 revolution.
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Clintons plan Utah ski trip for Chelsea birthday
President Clinton travels to Utah at Chelsea's request for her 18th birthday skiing outing. The White House says the trip was a family decision and they will stay at a private Park City residence near Salt Lake City, close to the 2002 Winter Olympic venue.
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Waiver Near for Vietnam Trade Restrictions
The White House is days away from waiving the Jackson-Vanik trade prohibitions on Vietnam a move that would open the door to full U S trade with the communist state. If President Clinton grants the waiver Congress would review it in June with no need for immediate approval.
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Henny Youngman dies at 91 iconic king of one liners
Henny Youngman, famed as the king of one liners, died Tuesday in Manhattan at age 91 from flu complications. The Catskills and international circuit comic was known for rapid quips and the line Take my wife please, delivering his act across clubs from the Catskills to Las Vegas and London.
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Mardi Gras crowds revel in flesh and beads in New Orleans
Sunny Fat Tuesday draws up to a million revelers to Bourbon Street in the French Quarter as parades run late after a Zulu float breakdown. Police pledge a tougher stance on lewd acts though crowds show scant restraint as spectators and visitors mingle with religious protestors and sea of beads.
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Starr subpoenas fight over unflattering coverage
Washington Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr signaled he will prosecute White House officials if they spread false information about his staff. He subpoenaed Sidney Blumenthal and any notes about media contacts, provoking White House outrage. The judge ruled prosecutors may question Blumenthal and obtain materials. Blumenthal is to testify before the grand jury Thursday.
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Couric returns to Today show after personal loss
Katie Couric rejoined the Today show on Tuesday a month after her husband died of colon cancer. She thanked viewers for thousands of condolence cards and said the supportive letters were comforting. Couric interviewed former Secretary of State James Baker and returned to work as Matt Lauer praised her.
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Phil Wilke Compiles W Wire Reports Summary
Phil Wilke assembles wire service items from W News reports covering events, updates, and remarks across multiple locales. The compilation highlights notable figures, institutions, and occasions reported by national and regional bureaus.
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