Powerball jackpot rises to 21 million for Wednesday
The Saturday drawing produced no winner of the 21 million dollar prize. Two tickets matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, each earning 100000 dollars. One was sold in Indiana and the other in Kansas. Lottery numbers appear elsewhere on this page.
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The Mummy Holds No 1 at Box Office Weekend
The Mummy remains the top film at theaters earning about 25 million over the weekend, with industry estimates noting a cautious box office ahead of Star Wars Episode I. Other top earners include Entrapment and The Matrix, with several titles in the low millions.
Saddam Hussein reshuffles Iraqi army leadership after unrest
Dissidents and travelers in southern Iraq report a reshuffle of senior commanders including deputies to the chief of staff and leaders of border guard and air defense units. Iraqi authorities acknowledge mid March disturbances in Basra with claims of infiltrators from Iran-backed groups and deadly clashes.
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Tornadoes kill two in western Iowa near Logan
Tornadoes swept western Iowa killing two people and injuring at least 14, with Logan near Harrison County hit hard. A tornado developed around 4 p.m. near Logan destroyed six homes and a bridge, while two tornadoes touched down near Treynor in Pottawattamie County. Authorities reported multiple counties under tornado warnings as crews assess damage and casualties.
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Israeli election narrows to two man race in Israel
The Israel prime minister race narrowed to Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak as two minor candidates quit. Barak pursued a peace path while Netanyahu attacked his rival amid polls showing Barak leading by eight to ten points. Voter turnout, security concerns, and a West Bank Gaza closure framed the final day before the ballot.
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Supreme Court set for swift term with pivotal rulings
The Supreme Court aims to issue 36 more signed decisions before the June end of its 1998-99 term, totaling about 76. Anticipated cases include Chicago anti loitering law challenges, welfare benefit disparities for new residents, gender bias liability for educators, mentally disabled care settings, Americans with Disabilities Act questions, bans on casino ads, and police privacy rights involving media access. The term could shape nationwide policy on these hot issues.
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Ricky Martin rides wave of English debut in Time preview
In a Time May 24 feature Ricky Martin defends crossing to English singing, noting Vuelve’s global Spanish success and a No. 1 in 22 countries. He recalls his Menudo past and Broadway roots while crowds in Manhattan reflect growing crossover momentum.
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Musicians unite for Kosovo refugees benefit album and single
Pearl Jam will release a June 8 single Last Kiss a cover of the 1964 J Frank Wilson track to aid Kosovo refugees. A No Boundaries album due June 15 features Oasis Wallflowers Korn Indigo Girls Sarah McLachlan Alanis Morissette Neil Young Jamiroquai Rage Against the Machine Tori Amos Bush Ben Folds Five with Epic Records donating 1 million to three aid agencies.
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