Man survives eight days on lily pad roots near Canada
John Johnson, 69, of Pembina North Dakota, was found by a couple along a road near the Northwest Angle in Minnesota after eight days lost in the woods while gathering logs. He endured heavy rains and 40 degree nights in blue jeans and a short sleeve shirt before being hospitalized in Roseau.
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Turkey Floods Kill Five Girls In Landslide Rescue Efforts Continue
Floods in north western Turkey and related landslides have killed at least two girls and left 13 dead in three days. Troops evacuated 514 people by rubber boat and helicopter as thousands of houses were inundated and bridges destroyed. American tourists stranded at Yedigoller lake resort reached safety in good condition per the prime minister's office.
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Thompson urges Clinton to cancel China trip
Sen. Fred Thompson says the Chinese government has lied about its involvement in Clinton’s re election campaign and urges the president to reconsider his upcoming trip to China. He worries the trip could lead to further transfer of technology amid ongoing protests and a Justice Department inquiry into political contributions from China or related business interests.
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Habibie faces early turmoil after Indonesian oath
Two days after taking office President Habibie faced protests by thousands of students demanding early elections as a reform cabinet is sworn in. A finance minister backs quick polls while troops eject protesters from Parliament, amid calls for a transitional leadership and a quick parliamentary vote.
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Presidential protection at stake in court
The case challenges the Secret Service secrecy over the Clinton Lewinsky matter as Chief Judge Norma Solloway Johnson orders agents to testify to the Whitewater grand jury. Officials warn that shedding protection could risk assassinations, while agents argue protection privileges are not legally guaranteed.
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South Dakota targets fetal alcohol syndrome with court orders
South Dakota becomes the first state to authorize judges to order pregnant women who drink into alcoholism treatment. Lawmakers passed three measures in March to curb fetal alcohol syndrome, a lifelong condition. relatives can commit a pregnant woman to detox for up to two days, judges can confine her to treatment for up to nine months, and drinking while pregnant is deemed child abuse.
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Ohio fans urge Wheaties box for John Glenn
Ohio congressional delegation asked General Mills to feature astronaut and senator John Glenn on Wheaties boxes. The company will consider the request and Glenn, retiring this year, plans a October shuttle flight to study aging in space. He quipped about Geritol timing and thanked supporters.
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