Labor secretary under Justice Department corruption probe
The Justice Department and FBI are examining Labor Secretary Alexis Herman amid accusations of using influence for favors during 1994 to 1996. Officials say the inquiry is a 90 day preliminary review under the independent counsel act, with potential extension or escalation depending on evidence.
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Wolf makes first spacewalk from Mir to inspect hull
NASA astronaut David Wolf and Anatoly Solovyov completed a three hour forty minute spacewalk over the southeastern Pacific to inspect the Mir for leaks. Wolf requested a photo as he marked the historic moment before reentering. In a separate case, a federal judge approved a $65 million settlement in a sex discrimination suit against Home Depot. The deal covers past and present female employees and some applicants in ten western states with more than 7,000 claims submitted.
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University chief may lose job for racial remark
Gainesville Florida The president of the University of Florida faced possible dismissal after describing Adam Herbert the finalist for state university system head as an Oreo in a staff party discussion. Herbert 54 would become the first black chancellor of Florida's 10 public universities and 220000 students. Lombardi apologized saying the remark was a poor choice of words.
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White House probes Hillary Clinton on FBI files gathering
Prosecutors questioned Hillary Rodham Clinton for ten minutes about the FBI background files on past Republican appointees amid the Whitewater inquiry. She said she knew nothing about the collection by the White House security office and denied knowledge of how Livingstone was hired. The White House and Starr's office offered cautious comments as Republicans tie the matter to an enemies list claim.
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Medicare scare tactics rebuked by critics and lawmakers
Washington AP reports a conservative group has mailed and phoned seniors claiming a new Medicare rule bars private payments for non covered services. Critics call the claims false while lawmakers say the law limits private payments only when a doctor accepts Medicare, and many seniors can still pay out of pocket.
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Slater begins slammer time in 90 day jail term
Actor Christian Slater reported to a suburban La Verne jail to serve 90 days for beating his girlfriend after a judge delayed surrender for his movie premiere. He defended his past actions and called the period a chance to change, while the film event drew press and public attention.
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