Turkish hijacker used toy gun to seize plane and surrender
A man described as an Islamic militant hijacked a Turkish Airlines flight to a Black Sea port, released all aboard, and surrendered. He claimed to protest a ban on Islamic head coverings. authorities say the weapon was only a toy gun. Passengers and crew totaled 76 or 78 plus eight crew, with no injuries reported.
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Ten charged in Cuba spy ring in Miami case
Ten people including eight men and two women were charged in what prosecutors call the largest Cuban spy ring uncovered in the United States since Fidel Castro rose to power. The group allegedly sought to penetrate U.S. military bases, influence anti-C Castro groups, and manipulate U.S. media and politics, with targets like the Miami based Southern Command. Edward U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Scott called the case unparalleled in recent years. Suspects, held without bond, face espionage and unregistered agent charges. five carry life sentences, five up to 15 years. Linda Hernandez and her husband, both Cuban military operatives, were identified as part of the ring. Hernandez's lawyer said she is a housewife with no involvement. Surveillance since 1995 showed code names and alibis. led by Manuel Viramontes, a Cuban military captain, using coded disks found at his Miami apartment. The disks detailed spy operations reminiscent of the Cold War. Two arrested were U.S. citizens, one a resident alien. others’ citizenships not disclosed.
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Northern Ireland parties begin new era of cooperation
Northern Ireland's Protestant and Catholic leaders opened a new era of cooperation at Stormont with a united debate on governance. Seamus Mallon and David Trimble hailed progress while planning a November formation of ministries and a historic summit with Ireland. Sinn Fein members, for the first time inside Stormont, debated in Gaelic as Adams and colleagues began formal roles.
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Health care costs set to double by 2007 study says
Washington AP health analysts predict rising medical bills after years of managed care slowing cost growth. Medicare spending remains stable while private sector savings dwindle. total health spending could reach 2.1 trillion by 2007, 16.6 percent of GDP.
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Couric urges blunt talk on body parts for cancer talk
Katie Couric says Americans avoid tests for colon cancer due to squeamishness and urges frank language about the body. She anchors a five part series on the disease beginning Monday.
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Hartman remembered at Emmy ceremony
Phil Hartman remembered at the Emmys as David Hyde Pierce honors him noting his impact as NewsRadio star. Lovitz replaces Hartman on NewsRadio. Margrethe presses Frederik to end romance with Maria Montell amid paparazzi.
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