First lady Hillary Clinton birthday quietly celebrated at White House
The First Lady marked her 21st birthday with a private White House celebration, away from public view, as President Clinton took a day off. Officials cited a demanding week of Mideast work and California fundraisers, contrasting with last year’s public South Lawn party.
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Glenn and crew arrive for countdown amid delays and fanfare
John Glenn arrives at Cape Canaveral for the Discovery launch as crew delays fold into a televised welcome. The six other astronauts travel from Houston in five T-38s with refueling stops, while Scott Parazynski waits at Tyndall for a lift. Crowds and 3,500 journalists gather as Glenn, aged 77, thanks supporters and recalls the public excitement for spaceflight. Hurricane Mitch looms as meteorologists monitor wind risks for launch.
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