Sharpton to Run for New York City Mayor
The Rev Al Sharpton, a veteran civil rights activist and former Senate candidate, announced plans to run for New York City mayor, criticizing Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as hostile to blacks. Sharpton, 41, rose from a Brooklyn teenage preacher to a prominent rally speaker and organized Tyson support events last summer.
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Sharpton
Brooklyn
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Wal-Mart accused in Florida sex harassment verdict
A Tampa federal jury awarded Connie Holmes 2 million against Wal-Mart Stores for a hostile work environment after she faced repeated sexual harassment by co worker Jon Criswell who threatened to harm her and attacked her with a box cutter on April 28 1992. The award is reduced to 300000 due to federal limits.
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Tnday
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Holmes
Jon Criswell
Wal- Mart
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Jenkins Leads Louisiana Senate Primary Comeback
Republican state Rep Woody Jenkins captured the top spot in Louisiana's Senate primary after a strong comeback. Former state treasurer Mary Landrieu edged a fellow Democrat for the runoff's second slot, while Attorney General Richard Jeyoub slipped amid campaign fund controversy and Jeyoub's rivals gained momentum.
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Louisiana
Senate
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Landrieu
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Jeyoub
Jenkins
Presidential debate schedule set for fall showdowns
President Clinton and Bob Dole agreed to two 90 minute debates on October 6 in Hartford and October 16 in San Diego while Vice President Al Gore and Jack Kemp meet October 9 in St. Petersburg. Perot sought inclusion but was excluded by the Commission on Presidential Debates, prompting a lawsuit threat from Perot’s camp.
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Kantor
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Choate
South Carolina
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Ment
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Bipartisan Commission
Thousands rally on Boston Common for marijuana legalization
AP reports a large Freedom Rally drew about 50,000 on Boston Common with open marijuana use and one arrest for drug sale while a smaller anti drug rally drew under 500 near the Charles River. Organizers touted calm, family friendly events as speakers debated legalization and gateway drug myths.
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Anti-Drug Assembly
Arruda
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Hipp
Spaceflight crew toast docking success and homecoming
Space Center Houston reports astronaut Shannon Lucid and seven others celebrate a successful U S Russian docking aboard Atlantis Mir link and Lucyds homebound return set for Thursday. Cosmonauts note bread and salt welcome but keep liquor aboard Mir as NASA bans alcohol aboard shuttles. Lucid, longest serving American woman in orbit, heads home after a five day joining mission aimed at transferring three tons of supplies.
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Rumors swirl over Yeltsin heart attack and surgery
Rumors claim Boris Yeltsin suffered a heart attack in late June or early July as he faced possible triple bypass surgery. Kremlin aides offered little comment amid questions about health and timing ahead of the presidential vote, while doctors warned of age related risks and other organ issues.
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Yeltsin
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ABC News
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Mironov
Boris Nikolayevich
Costner and Royal Figures Attend Beijing Club Opening
Kevin Costner, Sarah Ferguson, and Michael Caine appeared at the Beijing China Club opening. Ferguson and Costner toured the Great Wall earlier. China Club founder Hong Kong business magnate David Tang renovated an $8 million mansion for the club with a $15,000 entry fee and $100 monthly dues. The club targets foreign corporate members as China’s income averages about $470 per city resident.
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Costner
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