Argentina leader asks forgiveness for Nazi harboring stance
President Fernando de la Rua urged Argentina to confront its past on the Warsaw Uprising anniversary. He said Nazi criminals fled justice and hid in Argentina, with some discovered and others not. Researchers note Peron era papers hint at encouraging Nazi refugees, naming Eichmann Mengele and Priebke among those who sought shelter.
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Hastert Outlines Ambitious House Agenda
House Speaker Dennis Hastert told Republican colleagues in Washington he aims to pass tax cuts and reach compromises on key priorities like minimum wage and HMO legislation. He outlined completing all 13 annual spending bills by August and pushing prescription drug benefits for the elderly, speaking at a closed-door meeting.
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Grand Alignment in 2438 Won’t Harm Earth Says Scientists
Scientists dispel fears of a millennium prophecy as seven celestial bodies align this Friday. They note no earthquakes or giant tides will occur and warn the sun will briefly block viewing, with the next such alignment not until 2438.
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ACM Awards Celebrate Country Glory In Hollywood Show
Shania Twain named entertainer of the year as the Dixie Chicks win group and album prizes for Fly at the 35th ACM Awards. Lonestar’s Amazed named best song and single. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill miss the entertainer award. Bach and Hill win multiple honors. Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black named vocal event of the year. Dolly Parton hosts TV special with self deprecating humor. George Strait Alan Jackson perform Murder on Music Row amid a traditionalist night.
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Academy of Country Music Awards winners announced
Shania Twain named Entertainer of the Year as the 35th ACM Awards honor top country acts. Tim McGraw wins Male Vocalist, Faith Hill earns Female Vocalist, Dixie Chicks take Duet or Group, Brad Paisley and Jessica Andrews win New Vocalist honors, Montgomery Gentry tops New Group or Duet, Fly by Dixie Chicks wins Album, Amazed by Lonestar prevails as Song and Single Record, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman earn Vocal Event, Breathe by Faith Hill appears as Video, Tammy Wynette receives the Pioneer Award.
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Lawmakers Join Vieques Protests Across Puerto Rico
United States lawmakers including Rep. Luis Gutierrez and Hillary Clinton joined protesters occupying the Navy bombing range on Vieques. Bishops and priests supported the demonstration as federal agents prepared to arrest participants to end the 60 year range use. The Pentagon sent ships and Marines to assist the effort, citing national security needs and live munitions training for the Atlantic fleet since World War II.
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White House unveils China trade monitoring plan
The White House proposed an aggressive oversight framework to police China trade practices. A rapid response team would review Beijing actions and a new deputy assistant secretary for China would enforce trade pledges. The plan aims to win bipartisan House support for permanent normal trade relations.
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McCartney goes to the dogs and more celebrity news
Heather Mills praises Paul McCartney amid a pet campaign while discussing their romance and Linda McCartney's 1998 death. The column also covers Drew Carey and Rosie O'Donnell on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with record viewership, Old Dominion University inviting Mr. Rogers to speak at commencement, Patrick Stewart venting at Broadway producers, Arthur Miller and Nathan Lane comments, and brief notes on Maynard Ferguson and other musicians.
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Local wire briefs compiled by Phil Wilke
W. Wire Reports compiled by Phil Wilke summarizes brief items from the field. The compilation covers quick updates across multiple topics and regions, reflecting on small developments and notable outcomes reported by wire services.
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