Prosecution Races Through Oklahoma City Bomb Trial
Prosecutors moved through 27 witnesses before lunch and expect to wrap up by mid next week. The rapid pace prompted jokes about a conveyor belt as the defense, FBI lab issues, and witness identification concerns are navigated. The case targets Timothy McVeigh and co defendant Terry Nichols for the 1995 bombing that killed 168 in Oklahoma City.
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Budget pact clears panel at White House talks
The committee approved a sweeping budget package aiming to balance by 2002 with about 135 billion dollars in tax credits and deductions for education, funded by tightening Medicare and Medicaid. Clinton urged swift action, promising major tax cuts and added funding for Head Start and immigrant welfare amid mixed liberal opposition.
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Mobutu relinquishes power as Kabila forces advance
Mobutu exits Kinshasa as generals signal end of his rule amid looting and desertions. Civilians fear reprisals while Mobutu travels toward Gbado lit e and possible exile. Officials claim he relinquished powers, though the titular presidency may linger.
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Clinton warns veto over late term abortion ban clash
President Clinton threatens to veto a GOP backed late term abortion bill as the Senate again rejects his compromise plan. Daschle’s proposal, backed by many Democrats, would limit late term abortions with health exceptions, while Santorum’s measure seeks a full ban with narrow life risk exceptions.
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