White House reshuffles security office after FBI file scandal
The White House abruptly restructured the personnel security office amid revelations that 408 FBI background files on high level Republican officials and others were improperly obtained. D. Craig Livingstone asked for administrative leave as the administration weighs further changes and new rules to prevent privacy invasions.
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Florida weather may force shuttle launch delay to July 5
Seven astronauts arrived at Cape Canaveral from Houston to begin a seven day science mission aboard space shuttle Columbia. Weather forecasts warn of storms and showers across Central Florida as a potential delay looms if fuel fill and launch windows clash with other unmanned rocket schedules. If not flown by Saturday, the shuttle would yield to Delta and Titan rocket launches, per NASA officials.
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ACT to allow calculators on math section this fall
Washington reports ACT will permit calculators on the math exam for tests taken on or after Sept 1. President Richard L. Ferguson notes calculators are now common in high school curriculums and outside experts advised the change. SAT has allowed calculators since 1994.
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U S and China reach piracy crackdown deal to avert trade war
The United States and China narrowly avoided a trade war as Beijing agreed to steps to end illicit copying of American movies music CDs and software. U S Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky said punitive tariffs were dropped while Washington will monitor Chinese enforcement closely. The deal follows five days of talks and includes specific regulations and crackdowns, with China reporting closures of pirate factories and industry groups urging vigilance to ensure compliance.
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Sinn Fein undercut as bomb unsettles peace talks
In Belfast and London the weekend IRA linked bombing undermines Sinn Fein's inclusion in Northern Ireland peace negotiations. Sinn Fein denies IRA control, while politicians like David Trimble and Irish PM Bruton pressure Sinn Fein to choose peace or armed struggle amid a rising security crisis.
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Yeltsin wins narrow first round in Russia runoff race
Boris Yeltsin clinches 35 percent to lead Gennady Zyuganov as 99 percent of ballots counted. Lebed, Yavlinsky, and Zhirinovsky trail, with OSCE deeming the vote generally free and fair. Clinton congratulates Yeltsin and looks to future talks.
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Kiss reunion concert thrills Irvine Meadows crowd
Kiss featuring Gene Simmons Ace Frehley Paul Stanley and Peter Criss staged a reunion at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre their first public show together since 1983 They performed 10 songs including Beth and narrowly escaped a stage fire from fireworks as they launch a two year world tour starting June 28 in Detroit.
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