Omagh Bomb Fallout Continues Manhunt Despite Cease-fire
British and Irish leaders say the Omagh car bomb deaths will not stop the hunt for those behind the attack. Blair and Ahern vow relentless pursuit of organizers and executors, while the Real IRA announces a cessation of military activity without apologizing.
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Disneyland Submarine Ride Closes After 39 Years
In Southern California, Disneyland ended the 39 year old Submarine Voyage with guests queuing up to 90 minutes for a final trip around Tomorrowland. Disney officials say survey data shows public wants a more thrilling ride than the current polar ice cap voyage.
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Floods in Chiapas Devastate Towns With 31 Dead
Heavy rains swollen rivers carved a disaster zone along the Pacific coast of Chiapas. Gov. Roberto Albores Guillen reported more than 50 towns and 25,000 people displaced. Television showed torrents tearing concrete, bridges, and trees downstream. At least 25 drowned and many missing.
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Heat damaged cockpit wreckage in Swissair Flight 111 probe
Halifax investigators report heat stress signs on cockpit fragments of Swissair Flight 111, not in the passenger cabin. Transport Safety Board chief Vic Gorden says wreckage shows heat indications in the cockpit area as crews released a more complete transcript of the pilots last moments with air traffic control before the crash that killed 229.
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Yeltsin faces tough choice on prime minister pick
Boris Yeltsin after two defeats of his preferred candidate delays naming a prime minister to win parliamentary approval. The Duma conflict risks dissolution and elections as Russia's economy spirals while Moscow blames Communist pressure and several top figures refuse the post.
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Reno opens 90 day probe into Clinton ads
Attorney General Janet Reno began a 90 day preliminary inquiry into whether President Bill Clinton helped plan and finance a 44 million dollar Democratic National Committee advertising blitz during the 1996 campaign. The probe could lead to an independent counsel. Kendall insisted there is no basis to claim law violations.
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Oasis casino in Jericho opens amid bets and backlash
A $150 million Oasis casino project outside Jericho aims to lure Israelis and foreign tourists as Palestinians seek economic momentum. It faces Islamic opposition over gambling and comes as regional entertainment stars and actors draw global attention to a year of high profile events.
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