Volcanic eruption followed by 6.0 quake near Tokyo chain
A volcanic eruption and a 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the Izusland islands 100 miles south of Tokyo. The quake cracked roads, caused mudslides, damaged six homes on Kozushima, burst a water pipe, and triggered landslides on Niijima. No injuries were reported. The pre-dawn quake came hours after a Miyake eruption near Kozushima.
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West Nile virus found in crows in New York region
Health officials reported West Nile virus in two Long Island crows, one in Westchester, with an additional dead crow testing positive in New Rochelle. Cases mark the virus’ presence in the area as mosquito control campaigns continue. separate mention notes historical espionage figures from World War II era.
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Putin warns of tighter control as Russia faces decline
In a 50 minute Kremlin address Putin urged tighter central control over regional leaders and tax collection to reverse a decade of decline. He cited Chechnya as an extreme example, warned of population loss, and proposed six economic priorities while defending civil rights and media freedom amid regional power power struggles.
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Fallout rains on Pentagon after missile test failure
Washington AP reports the Pentagon’s missile defense program suffered a second failed intercept in three tries raising doubt about a quick deployment. Clinton faces weeks of analysis before a possible Dec 2005 deployment decision. The failure stemmed from a booster issue preventing the kill vehicle from separating and testing key defense technologies.
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NAACP convention flexes political muscle
Baltimore hosts the 91st NAACP national convention as George W. Bush and Al Gore prepare speeches. Mfume says Bush may appeal to black voters while Dole’s 1996 snub is recalled. Delegates press candidates to define themselves, addressing civil rights, minorities in media, and electoral outreach.
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Detroit censor clashes over Up in Smoke video tour
Detroit officials pressured promoters to pull a video showing partially nude women and a liquor-store hold up featuring Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Dr. Dre. Auburn Hills police echoed demands threatening charges for minors. A federal judge questioned censorship as promoters sought court relief hours before the show.
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