Canadian Leader to Sign NAFTA Amid Negotiation Push
Prime Minister Jean Chretien will sign the North American Free Trade Agreement on January 1, unblocking the pact despite earlier demands for revisions. The move, welcomed by President Clinton, secures a three-nation trade bloc of 360 million consumers with energy security assurances.
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Brian Mulroney
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Gunman opens fire in unemployment office killing four
A man opened fire with a shotgun at the Oxnard California Employment Development Department office, killing three civilians and wounding four before fleeing to a neighboring city where he was shot dead by police. He killed a police officer during the escape. Motive not known.
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Police search hills for abducted girl
Police helicopters and dogs combed hills near Petaluma and Santa Rosa for 12 year old Polly Klaas abducted at knifepoint from a slumber party. Investigators said Richard Allen Davis, 39, remains the prime suspect though no charges have been filed.
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Polly Klaas
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Richard Allen Davis
Delaware abortion clinics scrutinized for disposal practices
Investigators say staff at Delta Women's Clinic in Dover and Brandywine Valley Women's Center in Penny Hill routinely poured fetal remains down the garbage disposal. Warrants were executed on November 23, but no charges have been filed as the case proceeds.
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Delta Women’s Clinic
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Brandywine Valley Women’s Center
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Eric Harrah
Shuttle Endeavour heads to repair Hubble telescope mission
The shuttle Endeavour with seven astronauts and 16,000 pounds of tools launched from Cape Canaveral at 2 27 a.m. Arizona time. The crew, adjusting to motion, prepared for an early Saturday rendezvous with the Hubble Space Telescope as they execute a high stakes repair effort.
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UA camera contract hinges on Hubble repairs
The outcome of the 11 day Endeavour mission to repair Hubble could determine whether the University of Arizona keeps its 82.3 million contract to develop a heat sensitive camera NICMOS. Roger Thompson notes success is crucial for continued funding and for scientists to study dust veiled star and galaxy formation.
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University of Arizona
Roger Thompson
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