Clinton defends Lincoln Bedroom fund-raiser at donors gala
President Clinton defended overnight stays for contributors at the White House Lincoln bedroom during a Democratic gala in Washington. The annual event, attended by Vice President Gore and wife, aimed to raise about four million dollars, a drop from last year but similar to 1992 levels.
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Ohio court voids nation’s only religion exposed voucher program
The Ohio Court of Appeals unanimously ruled a Cleveland voucher plan for 2000 disadvantaged students unconstitutional, saying it violates separation of church and state. The decision marks another legal setback for voucher proponents and could influence similar proposals nationwide.
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Connecticut Inmate Seeks Funeral Visit Before Burial
Daniel Webb, a 34 year old death row inmate convicted of the 1989 Hartford kidnapping and murder of Diane Gellenbeck, sued for permission to kiss his mother goodbye after officials denied access to view her body following her death from a heart attack while visiting him. Authorities labeled him a flight risk, offering safety reasons without details.
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Clinton Donates Book Proceeds To Children Hospital
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Simon & Schuster donated 75000 dollars from It Takes a Village to Babies and Children's Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. She said proceeds support charities caring for children and hospitals perform miracles. Nicolas Cage forms a conscience driven production company with Jeff Levine to make films with honor and less cynicism.
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Prosecution details McVeigh bomb kit purchases
Federal prosecutors outlined how Timothy McVeigh sought detonator cord high octane fuel rocket fuel and ammonium nitrate for a two ton truck bomb. Witnesses described contacts in 1994 1993 and 1991 including a book showing Homemade C-4 and Turner Diaries while other testimony covered det cord requests and a moving sale encounter.
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State delivers final offer to Texas separatists in standoff
Police negotiators issued a last written offer to Republic of Texas leader Richard McLaren and wife Evelyn in Fort Davis and planned arrests if refused. Lawyer Terry O Rourke said the package urged McLaren to surrender for a peaceful outcome and prison preparation at Presidio County Jail. Authorities said they want a peaceful resolution and noted recent weapon arrests among sympathizers. The plea from McLaren’s daughter was read aloud, asking his safe exit.
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Winnipeg Floodway stands firm as Red River floods threaten
Winnipeg braces for rising Red River flood surge after Grand Forks devastation. The Floodway channels floodwaters past the city, protecting 660,000 residents while volunteers and army troops reinforce dikes. Some fear the remaining 2 percent risk, though officials praise the diversion’s performance.
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Bush marks renaming of Houston airport with ceremonial flight
George Bush and Barbara Bush headline a commemorative flight from Houston Intercontinental to mark the airport renaming to George Bush Intercontinental. James Baker, John Young, and Mayor Bob Lanier attended. An 8-foot statue honoring Bush will stand at the airport opened in 1969.
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