15 Nov 1998
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1998
Page
1
Paula Jones spoke on Inside Edition about ending her sexual harassment lawsuit against President Clinton. She said the settlement shows she made an impact in the workplace and that she believes she will prevail in the end. She cried during the interview and briefly left the room.
The Sunday Times reports Israeli scientists are researching a genetically modified agent designed to target Arabs while sparing Jews, potentially spreading via air or water. The claim, attributed to unidentified Israeli sources, notes a genetic trait in Arab, especially Iraqi, communities. The topic sparked Israeli debate due to Auschwitz parallels.
Eight states negotiate a 206 billion settlement with tobacco makers to reimburse Medicaid smoking costs through 2025, fund anti smoking efforts, and curb marketing. If adopted, it could become the largest US civil settlement, with payments varying by state and some states already settled for 40 billion.
Indonesian troops threaten to end lawlessness after mass student protests at parliament gates. Rioters sacked Chinatown shops, burned a Chinese bank, and looted stores as police and troops clashed nearby. Several students and demonstrators killed. police and soldiers faced attacks around Borobudur Hotel area and presidential palace.
Sonia Jacobs and Troy Lee Jones, both exonerees, recalled long separations from death row as 29 survivors stepped forward with their names and incarceration dates. The gathering drew about 750 attendees and 1,200 activists, highlighting arguments that convictions have wrongly cost lives.
Greg Kinnear credits his hair as a factor in landing his film debut after impressing director Sydney Pollack while hosting Talk Soup. He later notes luck in his career and promotes upcoming projects with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Jennifer Lopez named Details magazine's sexiest woman of the year along with Cameron Diaz Christina Ricci and Lauryn Hill. Hulk Hogan announces political ambitions, while Jesse Ventura disputes the claim. Randy Travis to lead Salvation Army fund drive at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game. Sean Connery's wife reports about $1 million in jewelry stolen from The River Club in Manhattan. Prince Charles marks 50th birthday with Camilla Parker Bowles. Queen Elizabeth II not expected to attend. Three-quarters of Britons view Charles as a good king.
Phil Wike compiles the wire reports into a concise summary capturing key events and notable developments presented in the dispatches from the W News service. The compilation highlights multiple items with emphasis on people places and organizations mentioned in the sourced material.
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