Cooperating suspect in Oklahoma City bombing case
Federal officials say Timothy McVeigh's confidant Michael Fortier tentatively agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Fortier rode with McVeigh to the Murrah Building site and said McVeigh confided plans to bomb the building. Nichols brother James refused cooperation after being offered leniency.
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New Peace Corps Chief Nominee Is Mark Gearan
President Clinton announced the nomination of White House aide Mark Gearan to be the next director of the Peace Corps. Gearan, longtime aide and current director of communications and strategic planning, has served in various White House posts including deputy chief of staff.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Conditions Report
Tuesday high 90 and overnight 63 with no precipitation. Records note 1937 high 100 and 1902 low 47. Lake Clinton at 70 degrees, level 886.19. Perry at 73 degrees, level 896.98. Moon phases and road reports included with hot weather outlook.
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Weather outlook with dry days and storm chances
The forecast calls for tonight to be mostly clear and dry with a low around 65. Thursday looks partly cloudy and dry with a high near 87 and a low about 63.
Prime Minister gains capital in Russia crisis
Viktor Chernomyrdin earned sympathetic praise during televised hostage talks in Budyonnovsk while critics blamed President Yeltsin for the slow response and the hospital assault. The crisis propelled the prime minister into the political spotlight amid speculation about a potential 1996 presidential bid.
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Donna Reed Festival draws film folk to Denison Iowa
In Denison Iowa the Donna Reed Festival and Workshops for the Performing Arts marks its 10th year drawing about 35 actors and industry professionals from Los Angeles and beyond. Paul Petersen recalls Reed as a guiding influence and the festival aims to help Midwest youths break into entertainment with education and support. This year the Donna Reed Foundation will award a $10,000 four-year scholarship to one of nine finalists in the performing arts.
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