Bush pledge to keep U S military strong at Annapolis
President Bush addressed Naval Academy graduates in Annapolis promising to maintain U S military strength amid cutbacks. He urged readiness and noted gains for freedom while rejecting an era of perpetual peace and urged approval of a multibillion-dollar aid package for the former Soviet Union amid domestic spending pressures.
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Congressman's Beating and Robbery Near Capitol
Rep. Bob Traxler, 80, a Michigan Democrat, was found unconscious and bleeding near the U.S. Capitol after being attacked from behind as he approached his car. He was admitted to a Washington hospital in good condition with multiple stitches. The assailant demanded money and stole $8, then returned the wallet to Traxler’s pocket before fleeing.
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Australian woman wins landmark passive smoking damages case
Sydney psychologist Liesel Scholem, 44, awarded nearly 50 000 from the Health Department over inhaling co workers cigarette smoke. Activists say the ruling could push toward a workplace smoking ban and set a civil damages record for passive smoking injury.
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World class meal teaches politeness to first graders
In San Francisco, Marlreen Stettner’s Grattan Elementary first graders learn manners by visiting the Palace Hotel for lunch. The polite students sample dishes including fried basil and saffron in the Garden Court, while recalling the hotel’s storied past and handling glassware carefully.
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Bad checks felled incumbents in packed primaries
WASHINGTON AP two more House incumbents who wrote bad checks were defeated as primaries approach. Arkansas 13 term Democrat Bill Alexander and 11 year veteran Carroll Hubbard lost after writing hundreds in overdrafts. Anthony faces June runoff after 109 insufficient funds. Many lawmakers retire or seek new districts amid ethics scrutiny.
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House to vote on lifting fetal tissue ban
Washington AP reports Speaker Foley expects an overwhelming House majority to lift the ban on fetal tissue transplantation research but a veto override remains uncertain. Admin officials say support is growing to sustain President Bush, with Rep. Chris Smith remaining opposed amid White House lobbying.
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Serb forces renew attack on Sarajevo city
In Belgrade and Sarajevo fierce explosions and heavy fighting surged through the Bosnian capital as Alija Izetbegovic urged uprising after a deadly mortar strike. The European Community moved to sanction Serbia and sought UN action, while the Red Cross withdrew staff amid escalating danger.
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Weather Zones Forecast With Vague Data Fragment
Fragmented forecast notes for multiple zones show tonight's cloudy and foggy conditions with low 40s and Friday's partial sun. Inconsistent values include high 60s to 70s and scattered rain chances along with unrelated lake report figures and historical temperature notes.
Travel outlook across states with mixed rain and temperatures
Missouri shows fair conditions north and central with rain in the south and highs in the 60s Friday. Nebraska expects cloudy to partly sunny skies with a chance of rain and highs in the 60s to 70s. Oklahoma sees rain tonight, clearing Friday with highs in the 60s. Colorado moderates with partial clouds and scattered rain through Friday, lows in the 30s to 40s and highs around 60s to 70s. Road contacts listed for Kansas highways.
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