Clinton extends 15 million gun buyback program
President Clinton announced the continuation of federal funding for local gun buyback programs under the 15 million Buyback America initiative. He asserted HUD has authority to run the effort, despite House Republicans disputing legal authorization, with at least 30 cities currently on hold due to the funding dispute with Rep James Walsh.
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Police end 31hour standoff with water cannon
In Upper Marlboro a 91-year-old man armed with a shotgun ended a 31hour siege after police used a water cannon to disable him. A relative found James Newman, 59, shot dead, prompting the standoff that began Friday. The elderly man, diagnosed with dementia, was taken to a suburban Washington hospital for a knee injury.
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Colorado climber rescued after 200 foot fall
Aman fell about 200 feet on a rocky Colorado slope while climbing alone and called 911. Rescuers reached Mark Chase, 52, of Edmond Oklahoma, after about five hours. A helicopter hoisted him to safety with rope aid, then landed for transport to a Denver hospital in stable condition.
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Chavez wins new six year term in Venezuela election
Venezuelans reelect President Hugo Chavez to a fresh six year term as 77 percent of votes counted show 59 percent for Chavez and 37 percent for challenger Francisco Arias Cardenas. Rallies erupt in Caracas while Castro hails Chavez. The vote also set up a new 165 member unicameral legislature and local offices to be legitimized under the new constitution. Chavez seeks to focus on jobs and safety amid crime and unemployment concerns.
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Flat heads rise as back sleeping reduces SIDS
Chicago infant A J Fries shows a flat occipital region from back to sleep guidance. Doctors note positional plagiocephaly linked to SIDS prevention, with patients wearing DOC Band helmets, Cranial Technologies reporting a jump in use and costs around three thousand dollars per helmet.
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Regulators weigh tougher limits on telemarketing calls
Regulators review rules curbing sales calls as FTC and FCC study protections for consumers. Lawmakers consider banning caller ID blocking and dinner hour calls while states push do not call lists with Tennessee leading enrollment at about 380000 homes.
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Political figures and entertainers touch on politics and rights
Morgan Fairchild, a Democrat actor in the off Broadway High Infidelity, notes Republican roots and activism against censorship. Michael Wolff discusses Tourette's in The Tic Code with Polly Draper. Disney royalties dispute over Jungle Book royalties with Gia Prima. Prima’s estate and 1967 soundtrack revival cited. trial set for Oct. 31.
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Eastwood says monogamy fueled by love for Dina Ruiz
TV Guide quotes Clint Eastwood saying his deep love for wife Dina Ruiz makes monogamy easy. he notes awareness of other women but maintains respect for his partner. He discusses maturity, a 70th birthday, and his Space Cowboys release. Paul Sorvino worries about Italian stereotypes on TV. Marc Anthony’s Miami Arena concert ends emotionally with pregnancy rumors confirmed.
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