Castro declares Christmas a Cuba holiday for papal visit
Fidel Castro declares Christmas an official holiday in Cuba for the Pope John Paul II visit, a one year gesture aimed at ensuring the historic papal trip proceeds smoothly. The move, praised by Catholic leaders, allows some workers to take the day while others keep working as Labor Ministry sets details.
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Chelsea's White House Christmas with Family and First Pooch
Chelsea Clinton returns to the White House for the holidays as America's new First Pooch, a 3 month old chocolate Labrador, arrives with the Clintons after obedience training. The pup joins the family for Christmas in Washington, with charity carols, teddy bears and donations to Children’s National Medical Center during the event.
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Gore says Love Story link not about his life
Vice President Al Gore clarifies that he and wife did not model the 1970s romance, recognizing a miscommunication reported after Time magazine notes. Erich Segal confirms he misinterpreted Gore remarks and describes inspirations for Oliver Barrett and Jenny Cavilleri, while Gore’s spokeswoman downplays the connection as an endearing footnote.
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White House weighs acting Lee for civil rights post
White House officials study whether to appoint Bill Lann Lee as acting assistant attorney general for civil rights to defuse GOP opposition. A key senator suggested the plan could work, while others warn a recess appointment would provoke Senate backlash. Lee would be first Asian American in the post, with Republicans arguing he favors quotas.
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INXS members speak on death of lead singer Michael Hutchence
Sydney Australia AP five INXS members gave first interview since Hutchence death on November 22. They discussed possible suicide linked to antidepressants and alcohol, Hutchence’s lifestyle, and the hype around his death while awaiting coroner ruling and noting drugs found in his Ritz Carlton room.
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