Oklahoma killer Braun gives final statements before execution
Gregg Francis Braun, 39, Kansas, named his five victims in order and said I’m sorry before dying in Oklahoma’s death chamber at 12 17 a m. He was executed for killing an Ardmore florist on the eve of the 11th anniversary of the murder, after a lethal drug sentence.
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Mineta Confirmed as Commerce Secretary for Six Months
Norman Mineta, a former House member and defense contractor executive, is confirmed by the Senate for six months as secretary of Commerce in Clinton's cabinet. He will be the first Asian American in a Cabinet post. Mineta, 68, represented Silicon Valley in California for 21 years and succeeds William Daley who left to join Al Gore's campaign.
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Ex Guardsman charged after break‑in with bombs at air base
Milan S. Mitich, 35, a former National Guardsman and airline pilot, was arrested in Milwaukee after breaking into an Air National Guard base with two pipe bombs in a bag and scrawling Free Kosova on a satellite dish. He appeared in federal court on explosives charges and was held pending a Tuesday hearing. The bombs did not detonate and motive is undeclared.
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Albright keeps ball rolling at summit
The Mideast summit, revived after a brief end, continues with Madeleine Albright replacing Clinton to press the two sides toward compromise. Barak and Arafat, urged to move on, meet separately as talks linger over Jerusalem, borders, and refugees. Clinton heads to Japan for a three day economic summit as negotiations persist.
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Sopranos and West Wing Lead Emmy Nominations at 52nd Awards
The Sopranos and The West Wing each hold 18 nominations for the 52nd Emmy Awards, vying for best drama as James Gandolfini and Martin Sheen contend for top actor honors. NBC leads networks with 97 total noms, while tributes include the late Nancy Marchand and Michael J. Fox in supporting and lead categories. The ceremony airs September 10 on ABC hosted by Garry Shandling.
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House votes to lift Cuba sanctions in travel and trade
The House approved proposed easing of Cuba sanctions by 232-186 to end travel limits, then 301-116 to halt the food and medicine export ban. A separate 241-174 vote rejected broader trading restrictions, signaling a bipartisan push toward relief despite Republican opposition and Cuban regime concerns.
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Spice deal ends with hefty legal costs for Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were ordered to pay hundreds of thousands in Aprilia sponsorship dispute legal fees after a failed Spice Sonic scooter promotion. The band plans to appeal as the judge allocated 60 percent of Aprilia's costs, plus $68,000 for motorcycles.
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Millennium Farewell Shows Take Stage Across Cities
Don Henley Bonnie Raitt and James Garner head fundraising efforts to halt Pacific Lumber logging with a $250000 goal. Henley's Berkeley concert proceeds push Sierra Club and the EPIC toward the target as a court fight continues over the 705acre logging parcel in Northern California. Birthdays note Isaac Stern Don Knotts Janet Reno Yusuf Islam Robin Williams Jon Lovitz Josh Hartnett.
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