Saddam eases stance as U S presses Gulf action
Iraq warns of Arab backlash if attacked while U S and Britain push military buildup toward the Persian Gulf. Baghdad orders hospital evacuations, civilians rally at Saddam's palaces as Kuwait Syria express mixed views. U N monitors halt fuel work amid renewed tension. Yeltsin and Blair urge diplomacy with firm stance.
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Clinton impeachment talk gains momentum in Congress
Critics press for William Jefferson Clinton's ouster amid debate over grounds for impeachment. Representative Sam Johnson reports overwhelming support in mail and calls, while scholars note partisanship, history, and Clinton's centrist stance fuel the controversy and public reaction.
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Bombing trial pivots to Nichols alleged armed robbery role
As Terry Nichols faces murder and conspiracy charges in the Oklahoma City bombing, prosecutors seek to prove he aided an Arkansas gun dealer robbery to fund the plot. They cite loot found at Nichols home, phone records, and a staged timeline linking the two crimes, while defense says the robbery story is inconsistent.
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Mercury Awareness Grows As School Seeks Safety
Kristin Bowman-James recalls a high school mercury incident and notes shifting attitudes over 30 years. KU safety director Mike Russell cites increased health research on low level exposure. Perry-Lecompton schools closed briefly after mercury drops found. reopened after safety assurance.
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