Tornadoes, cold snap hit Alabama and South
Bitter cold and heavy storms swept the South after tornadoes killed seven in Alabama. Weather shifted from 80s to the 30s with snow and rain. northern Alabama المدن saw lows near 20s while the East Coast faced airports closures and delays. In Georgia and Arkansas, multiple homes and the landmark Maxville Church were damaged or destroyed. The Cumberland River neared flood stage in Kentucky as rain and winds continued.
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Whitewater panel extension debated in Senate
The Republican chair of the Senate committee probing Clinton era Whitewater offered to end the inquiry by mid July if allowed to wind up before August conventions. Democratic filibusters blocked indefinite extension and Democrats urged extending the panel beyond five weeks. The dispute centers on timing and political motives ahead of the fall election.
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Army probes 73 year old Vietnam War desertion case revival
Master Sgt. Mateo Sabog, missing 26 years in Saigon, resurfaced alive after 17 years officially declared dead. His name was added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial years ago, and in April the Pentagon said remains likely his, including teeth, were handed by Vietnam to the U S family. The FBI had failed to locate him. the Army declared him dead in 1970.
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Budget showdown as Clinton and GOP clash over deficits
Washington faces a fresh budget clash as Congress votes 209 to 206 to keep nine Cabinet departments funded past March 15 with default looming. The White House vows a veto over the omnibus measure amid social program cuts and a broader deficit bargain. Meanwhile House and Senate approve a debt limit increase to March 29 to avoid a default as Republicans shift strategy.
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China fires missiles off coast of Taiwan amid elections
China launched three M 9 ballistic missiles into waters near Taiwan two weeks before its presidential vote. Two landed west of Kaohsiung, one near Keelung, as Beijing calls the drills routine but aims to deter independence moves. Taiwan protests, warns of increased tensions. Foreign ministers caution citizens to avoid panic.
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Likud cries foul over staged interview aimed at Peres
Prime Minister Shimon Peres faces renewed pressure as Likud accuses Hamas linked Abu Warda interview of being a ploy by Yasser Arafat to sway the May 29 elections. Abu Warda, given a Palestinian Authority life sentence, alleges the sudden incidents were intended to derail peace efforts and boost Peres. Netanyahu leads poll as Peres faces sustained attack.
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