Freedom awards set for Franklin D Roosevelt ceremony
In Washington the Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms Awards will be presented during a memorial dedication. Named recipients include Katharine Graham of The Washington Post, retired Sen. Mark Hatfield, Sen. Daniel Inouye, Rep. Sidney Yates, and Bill Gray of the United Negro College Fund. The awards have been given since 1951 in the United States and since 1982 internationally, with alternating sites such as Hyde Park and the Roosevelt Study Center in the Netherlands.
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GOP Moves to Ban Flag Burning Again on Capitol Hill
The 105th Congress weighs a flag burning amendment with support from Rep. John Shimkus and opposition from Rep. William Lipinski as debates focus on the symbol’s unifying role. Conversely, Ellen DeGeneres and her show drew nationwide celebration as Ellen Morgan becomes TV’s first openly gay lead, with cast members joining a New York party and auctioning a signed script for charity.
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New York
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Secessionist talks end as Fort Davis standoff grinds on
Texas officials said secessionist leader Richard McLaren broke off negotiations amid a four day siege at Fort Davis. Seven men carrying Republic of Texas pins and weapons were arrested while more supporters were rumored en route. An apparent draft agreement had not been signed and authorities sought a peaceful solution.
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Government Boosts Returns on U S Savings Bonds
The government raises yields on Series EE savings bonds for the first five years after purchase by 1 to 1.5 percentage points annually to spur sales. With 55 million Americans holding 186 billion in bonds, the changes may prompt cashing in and reinvestment, as recent years showed sales drop from 17.5 to 6 billion.
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McVeigh defense questions key witness on bomb plot
The McVeigh defense pressed Lori Fortier about her credibility and motives in testifying she heard the Oklahoma City plot. Jones portrayed her as a drug user who altered her story after immunity was offered, while Fortier admitted drug use and initial denials of McVeigh’s involvement.
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Waco
Texas
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FBI
Michael Fortier
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Taylor
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JonBenet Ramsey case parents meet with police in Boulder
JonBenet Ramsey's parents John and Patricia Ramsey met separately with Boulder police detectives and a district attorney's office representative. Investigators, who have not made arrests, are pursuing interviews under strict terms after previous requests to interview together were rejected.
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Foxy Brown eludes media with bondswoman aid in Raleigh
Inga Marion Brown also known as Foxy Brown appeared in Wake County court for a misdemeanor assault hearing after failing to appear earlier. A bondswoman guided reporters away as Brown, her mother, lawyer, and aide fled a side door then exited the building through the front. Brown remains free on a $5,000 bond and is due back in court June 23. Meanwhile Bob Hope will receive the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award at a May 29 dinner in honor of his service to U.S. troops. Anthony Kennedy Shriver, son of Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, is considering a bid for mayor, signaling another Kennedy entry into politics.
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