F-16 fires missile at Iraqi radar site in no-fly zone
In the Saudi base region a U S Air Force F-16 fired a missile at an Iraqi radar site after being locked on electronically in the no-fly zone over southern Iraq. Pentagon says the jet returned safely and investigators probe the damage. Clinton briefed on the incident by NSC staff.
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BT to buy MCI for up to 21 billion dollars
British Telecommunications agreed to acquire MCI Communications for up to 21 billion dollars in a cash and stock deal valued at 36 to 38 dollars per share. The companies plan to announce the merger in London and New York with MCI remaining headquartered in Washington and operating under its name.
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Rebels seize Goma as mass refugee flight unfolds in Zaire
U.N. and aid groups warn of a humanitarian catastrophe as Tutsi rebels gain control of Goma airport and fighting forces more than 1 million refugees to flee eastern Zaire. Officials report cross border movement to Rwanda Uganda and Kenya while aid workers pull back under fire.
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Alleged killer of cheerleaders takes own life in jail
John B. Andrews 31, charged in the torture and dismemberment deaths of Dryden High School cheerleaders Sarah Harney and Jennifer Bolduc, committed suicide in his jail cell by hanging with a shoelace. He had faced nine counts of first degree murder and possible death penalty. authorities noted he left notes for his family.
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Burglary Crew Faces Charges Over Warner Bros Backstage Tape
Three people are charged with burglary and trespassing for entering Warner Bros lot to secretly videotape Arnold Schwarzenegger in Batman and Robin backstage scenes where he plays Mr. Freeze. A note reading Batman only 35 000 was found along with a camera in a sock and a hat with a hidden video cam. A woman faces arraignment on November 8. Four days earlier Inside Edition aired behind the scenes footage the studio says the trio provided. The film is scheduled for a summer release.
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GM and UAW strike deal at Indianapolis plant
GM and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative national contract and settled local issues at a metal stamping plant in Indianapolis. About 2,750 workers could return to work by Monday, with full production hoped to resume soon. Janesville talks remained unresolved as the national accord encompassed 215,000 GM workers.
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