Florida Cuban boat refugees cling to shore as Coast Guard closes in
Six Cubans leapt from a 14 foot rowboat about 150 yards offshore near Surfside and swam past circling Coast Guard and police vessels while crowds on the beach cheered. One man reached land then another, while four others were recovered at sea.
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Kurdish rebel leader Ocalan sentenced to death in Turkey
Relatives celebrate as Abdullah Ocalan is found guilty of treason and sentenced to hang on Imrali Island. EU and US react with concern over human rights and potential impact on Turkey's EU bid while Turkey weighs appeals and parliamentary approval.
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Killer captured after two days on the run in Texas swamps
Clifford Jones, 33, who escaped from Texas Estelle Unit’s high security section Sunday, was found Tuesday hiding in a tree about three miles from the prison. He wore boxer shorts, offered no resistance, and was taken back for charges of escape.
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GOP toots own horn on missile defense
Washington Republicans highlighted a missile defense plan they estimate began in the GOP era, crediting early Reagan ideas for shooting down ballistic missiles. With Clinton likely to sign, leaders touted the bill as marking a new era of security and vindicating Reagan.
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Garry Shandling faces $100 million manager suit at trial
Garry Shandling sues former manager Brad Grey alleging conflict of interest and triple dipping from HBO series earnings and outside deals totaling over $200 million. The case, tied to Shandling's Larry Sanders Show and It's Garry Shandling's Show, spans a twenty year relationship ending in 1997.
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Susan Roberts reports from WIRE sources compilation
Susan Roberts curates a compilation of wire reports from various bureaus. The roundup covers brief items on politics economy weather and local happenings with emphasis on timely developments and named entities where available.
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