Miss Namibia McLean captures Miss Universe crown in Bangkok
Michelle McLean, a 19 year old Namibian model, wins Miss Universe at Queen Sirikit Center in Bangkok with Paola Turbay and Madhu Sapre as runners up. Ceremony featured a victory stroll with bouquet and crown as contestants honored in Thailand.
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Korean students clash with police across cities demanding reform
In Seoul Pusan Kwangju thousands of students fought with riot officers. About 20 police were seized on a university campus for hours. 120 people were injured as protesters tried to raise the North Korea flag, a breach of national security law. Radical demonstrators pledge nationwide mass protests to repeal the security statute.
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Afghan rebels extend truce amid rift in interim government
In Kabul, rival factions extend a fragile cease-fire between Hezb-e-Islami led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and interim government backers. The pause followed rocket barrages that killed at least 73, while internal rivalries within the rebel administration hinder a unified front after 14 years of war and Najibullah’s toppled government.
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Con artists prey on LA riot aftermath amid rebuilding
In riot torn South Central Los Angeles con artists target the rebuilding effort. Police warn the public to beware bogus fund drives and false security notices as they rush to handle riot emergencies. The incident follows the Rodney King case with 53 deaths and extensive damage.
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LAPD Chief says deadly force should have been used
Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates says if he could redo last week's riots he would have used deadly force to quell the unrest. He also admitted attending a political fundraiser the night rioting began and blamed slow response on Lt. Mike Moulin. National Guard and federal troops stay in area through weekend as riots left 53 dead, 2,983 injured, over 16,000 arrested, with billions in damages. Bradley's office and the Police Commission order a probe into early riot hours.
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Prosecutor defends King trial verdict as nonracial
Los Angeles prosecutor Terr L. White says jurors on the Rodney King beating trial were pro law enforcement and not racist, noting the panel's makeup and rejection of the beating videotape as main evidence. He also defends not calling King to testify while Malik Powell faces a hung count. In riot recovery news, Black leaders challenge Peter Ueberroth's role with Rebuild LA, urging minority inclusion to prevent further unrest.
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Dole opposes Indian casinos though sees limited federal action
Senate leader Bob Dole voiced opposition to proposals for Las Vegas style casinos by Indians in Kansas and elsewhere while saying Congress is unlikely to curb Indian gaming nationwide. He urged that decisions rest with states and noted current disputes over a Kickapoo casino in Kansas.
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Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain continuing Sunday. Low tonight 61, high 80. Sunday night low 62 with rain chances rising to a1 percent. Friday highs 74, low 58 with no precipitation. Historical highs include 77, 88 in 1998 and 1934. low 33 in 1923. Clinton Lake readings and level near normal at 875.5 feet.
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Travel weather outlook across states with storms
Weather summary notes mixed conditions across Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas with highs ranging from near 80 to the mid 80s. Scattered thunderstorms and showers expected in central to southeast regions with cooler notes in northwest areas and partly cloudy skies in others.
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Zone wise forecast notes a mix of highs in mid to upper 80s, varied tonight cloudiness, and 20 to 60 percent chances of rain or thunderstorms. Sunday generally cloudy with cooler highs in the 70s, and temperatures typical for each zone range from the upper 60s to low 80s.
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