Clinton preps economic wins before final State of the Union
President Clinton, amid lingering Lewinsky scandal fallout, previews a seven year balance of economic gains in a PBS interview. He says he apologized and paid a high price, calling the Lewinsky affair a painful misstep he regrets not being straight about. Fourteen convictions have resulted from the investigation.
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Embalmer Contracts TB From Infected Corpse
Boston researchers report the first known TB infection of an embalmer from an AIDS patient corpse. The Johns Hopkins team says funeral workers should use medical-level precautions. DNA fingerprinting linked the embalmer's TB to the deceased man.
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North Carolina hit by record 2 foot snowstorm after Floyd floods
Four months after Floyd's floodwaters North Carolina battled a "white hurricane" with a two foot snowfall paralyzing Raleigh and rural areas. Emergency crews struggled as power outages affected over 140,000 homes and businesses. The storm caused traffic deaths and linked exposure deaths in several counties. shelters faced food shortages amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Raleigh storms break records as heavy snow paralyzes region
The nor’easter dumped 20.3 inches at Raleigh Durham Airport, a new single storm and monthly snowfall record, while Interstate 85 traffic stalled and 120 travelers were stranded. National Guardsmen aided troopers and shelters, as residents faced days indoors and city officials warned of slow movement.
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Tapes stolen from CBS crew in Haiti standup report
CBS News correspondent Rita Braver reported from Port au Prince as gunmen stole videotapes from a crew member during a standup. No injuries. The incident follows a prior October 1998 carjacking of Lea Thompson, highlighting threats faced by U.S. crews covering Haiti.
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Clashes Kill 63 in Indonesia on Bacan Island
Fresh fighting between Muslims and Christians on Bacan in North Maluku has left 63 dead in three days. Brigadier General Max Tamaela said villages Mafa and Songa saw 35 fatalities yesterday, with 30 more killed on Monday and Tuesday. The broader outbreak has claimed over 2,000 lives since it began a year ago amid regional tensions and alleged Army interference.
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Councilmen debate police chief position amid tensions
Dispatchers From notes reveal council members split over preserving the chief post. He cites political undertones and body language cues while denying layoffs are political. Former officer DeCarbo says measures affect the whole community, not a faction. The 7 p.m. meeting will be held at the borough building second-floor auditorium at Sixth Street and Lawrence Avenue.
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Storm disrupts Cheyney campus as classes cancel
Storm closures force Cheyney University to cancel classes and residents seek shelter in dorms or near campus. Students including Shenique Thurston describe reliance on help from friends and campus staff while administration aims to reopen by Monday amid unheated cafeterias and scattered rides. LIHEAP funds totaling 2.5 million for Pennsylvania, and 45 million released nationally, bolster heating aid for low income households during winter and summer cost crises.
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