Cable TV and Internet rise as news sources Pew finds
A Pew Research Center study shows cable TV and the Internet growing as news sources while local papers stay trusted. Six in ten Americans use cable for news, 57 percent watch networks, 38 percent view nightly network newscasts, and 68 percent read daily papers. 20 percent go online weekly, age gaps noted.
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Shuttle ends Mir era as Discovery departs for ISS
Space shuttle Discovery detached from Mir marking the end of joint U.S.-Russian Phase 1. Phase 2 begins in November with construction of the international space station, a 5 year, 43 flight, 16 nation effort. Mir will burn up in 1999 after 13 years in orbit.
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Pentagon to Probe Nerve Gas Allegations From Vietnam War
Defense Secretary Cohen ordered an inquiry after CNN Time Magazine reports alleging nerve gas use by U S Special Forces against Vietnamese fighters and possibly defectors. Westmoreland and Laird expressed skepticism while Moorer and Carroll offered cautious remarks about covert operations and rescue aims.
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Martha Stewart hosts Clinton fundraiser with meals and cookies
Domestic diva Martha Stewart hosted a lunch and dessert reception for President Clinton at her studio raising 500000 for Barbara Kennelly and the state Democrats. Guests enjoyed cookies and a menu booklet while Clinton praised the food and noted Stewart’s broadening appeal.
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