Tour bus crash on mountain road kills driver near Marshall
A tractor trailer hydroplaned on a winding road near Marshall and struck a tour bus bound for Branson. The bus driver George Ray Bingham 53 of Kings Mountain NC died and more than 40 passengers were injured. Most victims were elderly travelers from North and South Carolina. The bus company was owned by Bingham and his wife Pat.
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Mars Global Surveyor finds weak planet magnetic field
NASA scientist Mario Acuna at Goddard says Mars shows a faint magnetic field about one eight hundredth of Earth's, indicating a cooling core and little chance for life. The report notes no active volcanoes and calls Mars a dying planet.
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Clinton rejects global ban on land mines
President Clinton refused a worldwide ban on anti-personnel mines endorsed by 89 nations saying the accord risks U S armed forces safety. He offered a limited prohibition but drew a line he would not cross, while critics pressed for stronger U S leadership and Congress weighs further legislation.
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Red Skelton dies at 84 in Los Angeles
Clown comedian Red Skelton, famed for Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader, died Wednesday in a Los Angeles hospital after a long illness. He was 84. Praised by peers Milton Berle and Steve Allen, Skelton rose from circus roots to a career spanning stage film and television.
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Mystery car may have bumped Princess Diana’s Mercedes in Paris crash
Investigators search for the owner of a small Fiat possibly touched by Princess Diana’s Mercedes before it slammed into a concrete pillar in a Paris tunnel. They examine tail light evidence and consider driver Henri Paul’s intoxication and speed near 120 mph. Trevor Rees-Jones, the sole survivor, gains consciousness and may be questioned by Friday as his parents report first steps and improved movement while police guard his recovery.
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Jenny McCarthy to star in NBC comedy Jenny
Jenny McCarthy, Playboy Playmate of the Year, moves from MTV to NBC with the sitcom Jenny airing Sundays starting Sept. 28. She seeks to reveal a sincere side beyond pinup persona while portraying a Utica, New York woman who inherits her father’s home and struggles to fit into Hollywood.
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Notable Celebrities Face Legal or Medical Setbacks
TV star lawrence remains in rehab with a March 16 court report due. He was arrested March 28 after a confrontation on a dance floor and has prior incidents including a gun at Burbank Airport. Iowa singer Simon Estes ended a concert with a voice crack, planning throat exams and rescheduling. Public sightings include Frankie Avalon, Robert Blake, Holly Robinson Peete, and Jack Warden with ages noted.
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News Wire Briefs Compiled by Karrey Britt
Wire reports compiled by Karrey Britt summarize key events across regions with quick factual notes. This compact digest highlights notable actions, statements, and outcomes from various organizations and authorities.
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