Wildfire prompts aerial attack near Denver. two blazes burn
Colorado firefighters battled two major forest fires southwest of Denver and north of Love land as Hi Meadow Fire scorched 4,500 acres and a separate 3,500-acre blaze fed by high winds. About 430 personnel dug fire breaks with hand tools. 29 houses were destroyed and no injuries reported. A Xerox repairman, Byran Uyesugi, was convicted of seven murders in Hawaii, with life in prison set. A Georgia high school teacher, Bob House, won $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, aided by his science teacher wife and lifelines.
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World Leaders Attend Bashar Assad Funeral in Damascus
Syrian leader Hafez Assad was buried in his birthplace as thousands mourned in Damascus. Bashar Assad welcomed by ministers and Baath figures, with Madeleine Albright and Jesse Jackson present. Arafat plus regional kings and princes attended, signaling possible new era in Middle East diplomacy.
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Historic Korean leaders pledge open dialogue at summit
North and South Korea opened talks amid hopeful praise for possible reunification. Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong Il appeared at the airport welcome, raised ideas like a hot line, family reunions, and cross border routes, while media access remained limited.
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GOP Proposes Medicare Drug Benefit With New Entitlement
The GOP unveils a private policy based drug coverage plan with premiums of 35 to 40 dollars monthly a 250 dollar annual deductible and 50 percent coinsurance up to 2200 a catastrophic cap of 5000 or 6000 and full coverage after that for expenses exceeding the limit opponents call it a fraud while Clinton attacks as unduly complex and politically strategic as Ways and Means schedules vote next week.
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Bruce Springsteen opens Madison Square Garden stand with 41 Shots
Thousands of Bruce Springsteen fans pack Madison Square Garden as he starts a 10 concert run. The show includes no intro on the controversial song American Skin 41 Shots about Amadou Diallo. Swayze plane incident and other entertainment updates follow, including Bobby Brown probation news and Jerry Hall taking over The Graduate role.
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Jet Wire Reports Highlight Oriente Sports Briefs
Phil Wilke compiles Jet Wire Reports summarizing brief sports notes and updates from various leagues and events, providing quick headlines and key facts for readers. The compilation covers multiple teams, matches, and outcomes with emphasis on notable scores and standings.
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