Reno and Freeh clash over document handover
Attorney General Janet Reno and FBI Director Louis Freeh defended their stance against Republican demands to release a key document to the House committee probing campaign fundraising. Reno overruled Freeh on appointing an independent counsel and both officials agreed the memo should stay secret while investigations proceed.
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Freeh
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Nations near final global warming pact in Kyoto talks
In Kyoto Japan industrial nations near a historic treaty to cut greenhouse gas emissions amid two years of talks. The accord would set binding limits for 34 developed nations with cuts starting in 2008, while developing countries like China would not face binding caps initially.
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Cannondale to roll racing wheelchair line next year
Cannondale Corp executive chairman Joe Montgomery, citing $5,600 typical chairs and frequent failures, unveils plans to produce sport and everyday racing wheelchairs sold beside bicycles. The line aims at $40 million main market and $13 million sport-chair segment, with customizable, high performance models for various sports and activities.
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Vietnam
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Action Top End Chairs
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Literacy crisis hits Americans as OECD cites declines
The OECD report shows nearly half of U S adults struggle with reading, writing, and math at practical levels. It notes Americans show no clear edge over many peers, with 46 percent below Level 3 in reading prose and math, while cautions about test familiarity and aging skills.
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Kan
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U.S
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Venezky
Hijacker Tactics Fail as Hostages Safe in Moscow Airport
A Magma airliner carrying 155 hostages was stormed at Moscow's airport by Alpha command forces. The hijacker, 59, demanded 10 million dollars and safe passage to Switzerland. All passengers and crew were released unharmed as authorities detained the suspect, Gennady Tocikov, amid tense negotiations. The incident marks Russia's first hijacking in over two years.
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