New York City men plead innocent in East Africa embassy bombings
Three alleged followers of Osama bin Laden pleaded innocent in Manhattan federal court to charges tied to the 1998 embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. Prosecutors weigh the death penalty for two suspects, Odeh and Al’Owhali, who face over 200 murder counts and a broader conspiracy indictment with Wadih El Hage.
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Clinton skips Yale Law reunion to pursue mid east peace
White House sources say President Clinton will miss his 25th Yale Law School reunion to focus on efforts to forge a Mideast peace agreement. The cancellation was announced with no identifying spokesperson. The plan change follows news of intended new negotiations in the Washington area after Netanyahu and Arafat announce talks.
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Albright warns Milosevic as NATO nears strikes on Kosovo
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright warned Slobodan Milosevic that time to withdraw forces from Kosovo is almost gone before NATO airstrikes. She sent Richard Holbrooke back to Belgrade for a fourth round of talks, joined by James O'Brien, to push a diplomatic solution and cease fire under UN terms.
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Saramago Wins Nobel Prize for Literature in 1998
Portuguese writer Jose Saramago, famed for vivid imagination and blunt wit, won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature. He left the Frankfurt book fair for the airport before the ceremony, then returned to answer questions as his prize money sparked discussion on writers’ finances.
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Congress races to finish legislative business
Congress moved a 93.4 billion environmental and programs bill to Clinton for signature as budget talks continue. The measure would fund veterans services raise federal mortgage loan limits expand public housing access and include heated fuel aid for the poor youth jobs and child care blocks. Senate approval came 96-1 with House action already done.
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Fergie and Springsteen on TV and in Court Headlines
Fergie’s Sky One special drew over 100000 viewers in two showings, outpacing Oprah in the afternoon slot though losing to morning programs per the Mirror. Bruce Springsteen testified in London over unreleased 1972 songs, recounting lean years after winning control from manager Mike Appel in 1977. Sotherby’s prepared a Bouguereau painting, Alma Parens, estimated at $2 million, for Beverly Hills and New York auctions in October and November. The piece notes Steve Earle witnessing an execution in Texas, where he had appeared with his song Ellis Unit One. A memo on stranded Amtrak passengers at Emeryville references delays.
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Gates Delays Train With Private Rail Set and Jet Question
The delay was caused by Bill Gates who rode a private rail setup and demanded tracks be yielded until he passed. Meanwhile Billy Joel hints his next tour could be his last, seeking meaningful love over ego, planning a European birthday bash around his 60th. Birthday milestones for Fyvush Finkel, John Entwistle, Jackson Browne, and others noted.
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Phil Wilke Wire Reports Summary Compilation
A compiled overview by Phil Wilke from W Wire Reports gathers brief notes and updates on ongoing stories. The digest covers several regions and topics with emphasis on timely facts, names, places, and dates as reported by wire services.
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