Tokyo justice minister resigns over Schwarzenegger passport gaffe
Japan's justice minister Shozaburo Nakamura resigns after a dispute over Arnold Schwarzenegger entering without a passport. Protests in Parliament followed as Opposition cites mishandling of ministry documents and a prior controversial speech on revising Japan's pacifist constitution.
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California Gas Prices Edge Up Half Cent
Gas prices rose about half a cent marking the first increase since September as crude oil gains tighten supply. Lundberg Survey puts the national average at 1.0028 dollars per gallon including all grades and taxes. In El Salvador, Francisco Flores leads with 51.4 percent as 24 percent of votes counted, pledging to curb crime and poverty.
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Bush tests presidential waters in Austin exploratory move
Texas Governor George W. Bush unveiled a 10 member exploratory committee signaling a formal bid bid to be GOP front runner for 2000. He promised a more inclusive party and potential campaign travel outside Texas starting in June while stating he would run unless voters and donors yawned.
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Kosovo commanders weigh peace deal amid autonomy plan
Ethnic Albanian rebel leaders in Kosovo debated an autonomy focused peace plan with U S monitors present as Western diplomacy presses for a signed accord. Rebels nay sign by Friday while demanding disarmament and a post agreement referendum. top KLA figures say process is on track but avoid full independence.
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Carjackings Mostly Occur Near Homes With High Success
The Justice Department analyzed 1992 to 1996 data showing annual average 48,787 carjackings attempted, with 24,520 successes or 50.3 percent. Most incidents happen within five miles of the home. weapons used in 83 percent of cases. Victims injured in 23 percent of completed carjackings, 10 percent of unsuccessful ones. Firearms used in 70 percent of successful, 20 percent of unsuccessful.
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Pfeiffer says obstacles empower women in modern hero roles
Michelle Pfeiffer tells New York Daily News that women are the era’s heroes facing and conquering immense challenges. The Deep End of the Ocean star cites juggling home life, careers, and relationships as proof of women’s resilience while noting how hard work sustains her career.
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