Senate panel backs return of tax deductible IRAs and first time home credit
The Senate Finance Committee approved a broad tax measure by voice vote to restore tax deductible IRAs for most workers, offer a 2500 home buyer credit through year end, and add incentives for inner city and rural job creation. House action and Bush support anticipated. current rules restrict deductions by income and pension coverage. A separate Florida ad calls Quayle to step aside, arguing he could cost Bush the election and aid Clinton.
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Milk link to juvenile diabetes explored in study
A Boston study links cow’s milk to potential onset of juvenile diabetes in children with family history. Researchers caution the finding is not proven and more work is needed to see if avoiding milk in early life could prevent the condition. Experts say it is premature to change infant diets.
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Drano killer executed in Utah
An inmate executed by injection at Utah State Prison for his role in a 1974 stereo shop robbery in Ogden. William Andrews, 37, received death after 18 years on death row as witnesses observed. He claimed he did not deserve to die as he was not the triggerman and bid farewell to his family.
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Festival of Hungry Ghosts honors Singapore's spirits
In Singapore the seventh lunar month marks the Hungry Ghosts festival when spirits roam the living. Open air shows and operas entertain the dead. Ancestor worship includes burning hell money to ensure cash for the afterlife. The feast feeds ghosts then is consumed by guests.
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Debate over USA basketball uniform rules at Olympics
The USOC requires wearing Reebok gear after winning medals, clashing with Nike contracts held by Barkley Jordan Mullin Stockton Pippen Robinson and others. Jordan aids rule bending while Barkley cites Nike pay. Stern expects a solution before August 8 medal ceremony.
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Explosion at Israeli ammo depot kills two in Rishpon
An underground explosives depot blast at the Nof Yam factory near Rishpon north of Tel Aviv killed two and injured at least 40. A black smoke plume rose over central coast as witnesses described a fireball and falling debris. Police restricted access while residents demanded relocation of the facility amid ongoing inquiries into the cause.
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Court rules U S must give Haitian refugees hearing
A federal appeals court ruled the Bush policy to intercept Haitian refugees at sea and return them without a hearing is illegal. The 2nd U S Circuit ordered an injunction stopping Coast Guard remissions for those whose life or freedom would be threatened, returning the case to a Brooklyn judge.
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Weather Zones 1 17 Kansas Douglas County Forecast
Kansas weather zones show tonight mostly clear with varied lows from 55 to mid 60s and Friday mostly sunny with highs from 80s to 90s across zones 1 to 17. Journal-World reports official readings: high 85 low 66, 0.63 inches precip by 7 am. Clinton Lake at 876.43 feet, lake temperature 78 degrees.
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Missouri and neighboring states show variable rain and clearing, with highs in the 70s to 80s and lows mid 50s to 70. Nebraska and Oklahoma forecast mostly clear nights, with chances of afternoon rain and highs in the 80s. Colorado expects mainly clear to partly cloudy conditions with mountain lows 30s to 50s and highs around 80. Road contacts include Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Turnpike Authority for travel updates.
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