Nation MidEast peace talks end in recess in Shepherdstown
In Shepherdstown West Virginia Israel and Syria narrowed differences on difficult issues but failed to reach an agreement. President Clinton aides said the leaders would likely meet again soon while the four expert groups may stay on to continue technical work and no return was planned for Clinton today. Barak planned to depart later today and al Sharaa was expected to follow tomorrow.
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Candidates spar over commercials and debates
Washington AP report on Gore urging more debates and scrapping ads, Bradley resisting. Analysts doubt debates boost understanding, noting moderators press for brief answers and low viewership, while ads reach broader audiences and shape perceptions.
Blind readers reach Internet access with Braille output
Washington AP reports Charlie Crawford, blind for 30 years, uses computer software that converts Internet print to Braille. He and 10,000 to 15,000 blind Americans can read most online text. Crawford says the tech turns information scarcity into vast access, aiding his work. Judith Dixon of the Library of Congress notes she can buy equipment since going blind at birth.
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Woman in her fifties gives birth to fraternal triplets
Arcelia Garcia, 54, already mother of eight and grandmother to over a dozen, delivered a baby girl at 4:59 PM and then fraternal triplets by C section five weeks early at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. The three girls weigh 3 lb 7 oz, 5 lb 12 oz, and 5 lb 1 oz. Garcia and husband Guillermo, 60, farm workers from Sunnyside, are recovering. Johnson & Johnson has donated diapers.
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Etheridge reveals Crosby as father of her babies
Rock star Melissa Etheridge states in Rolling Stone that David Crosby fathered her twins Bailey and Beckett via artificial insemination with partner Julie Cypher. Cypher carried the children in Los Angeles, Crosby and his wife not involved in raising them, while Etheridge and Cypher aim to be open about the family arrangement.
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Sixth Sense dominates People's Choice Awards 1999
The Sixth Sense named favorite movie and dramatic film at CBS telecast in Pasadena. Bruce Willis top movie star, Julia Roberts favorite actress. Adam Sandler and Big Daddy win comedy categories. Harrison Ford best dramatic actor. Calista Flockhart and Drew Carey lead TV honors. Backstreet Boys top musical group. Internet voting awards go to Stark Raving Mad and Providence.
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Elian Gonzalez fate in limbo amid U.S. and Cuba protests
The six year old Elian Gonzalez faces unresolved legal action as U S authorities seek his return to Cuba by Friday. President Clinton and Attorney General Reno back the ruling. Rep Dan Burton subpoenas Elian to testify on February 10, risking further delay to repatriation.
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AIDS Threat to Peace Debated at U N Africa Session
The United Nations Security Council plans its first ever debate on AIDS as a peace threat in Africa with Vice President Al Gore set to speak. U S ambassador Richard Holbrooke says the aim is to reduce stigma and broaden security. AIDS devastates Africa’s economy and society, with over 10 million orphans and millions HIV positive.
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Russians halt Chechen rebel attacks in stalled campaign
Russian forces fight to hold Argun and Shali as Chechen rebels press two towns under attack. Interior Ministry reports 26 soldiers killed and 30 wounded in the last 24 hours while Moscow concedes higher losses and declares a temporary lull in Grozny bombing over Orthodox Christmas.
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