Debt to U.N. tests U.S. resolve and leadership
The piece argues that America owes about 1.3 billion dollars in U.N. dues and warns that nonpayment could strip the U.S. of its General Assembly vote. It rebuts Republican claims of U.N. corruption, notes reforms, and asserts U.S. diplomacy often prevails, while urging timely payment to avoid shaming the nation.
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Peruvian Prime Minister Pushes Pardon for Lori Berenson
Peru’s new prime minister Javier Valle Riestra calls for a pardon for Lori Berenson an American serving a life sentence in a remote Andes prison. He says her 1996 trial was flawed and questions the treason conviction given her U.S. citizenship. A special commission has begun reviewing military court verdicts as corruption and due process concerns rise.
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Andes
Valle Riestra
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Berenson
MIT
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Alberto Fujimori
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Pastrana Elected Colombia President Amid Change Vote
Colombia chose change over business as usual as Andres Pastrana, former Bogota mayor, was elected president. The conservative leader aims to improve Colombia’s drug-tainted image and steer the country toward reforms and stability.
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Cosby son murder case jury decision eyed for July
Superior Court Judge David Perez in Santa Monica California after rapid jury selection predicts the Cosby murder trial of Ennis Cosby case may go to the jury by July 10. Ennis Cosby was killed on a highway, with the defendant facing trial for the crime.
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Superior Court
David Perez
Santa Monica
Calif
Bill Cosby
Ennis
Storms Bring Rain but Spur Fires in Florida Counties
Weather relief from storms arrives in drought stricken north and central Florida, yet fires spread as lightning strikes spark new blazes. Barbara Doran of the Florida Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee notes thunder showers are a big help but winds and lightning pose risks as firefighters battle growing wildfires.
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Florida Emerency Operations Center
Talahassee
Florida
Myth and the liberal media bias debate heats up
A FAIR survey counters claims of a liberal media bias by L. Brent Bozell III, showing Washington journalists lean conservative on economics and liberal on social issues. The piece argues conservatives demand a solid right wing tilt, while liberals welcome diverse views.
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Newt Gingrich
Washington, D.C
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Bill Press
CNN
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Buchanan
Money and politics collide as big money drives policy
The piece argues money shapes policy and provokes outrage in Congress. It notes tobacco's $52 million ad and contributions influencing the tobacco bill, critiques tax politics, and outlines Rep. Christopher Shays' soft money reform stance. It highlights divisions over PACs and soft money and calls for reform while pointing to ongoing partisan debates.
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Media General News Service
NASCAR Star Earnhardt Dominates NPC Spotlight
At the National Press Club event, NASCAR figures like Dale Earnhardt and Bill France Jr. drew a large audience. Earnhardt, a seven time champion with over 32 million in career winnings, discussed his success and joked about potential Japanese teams entering NASCAR. He advised fans to work out and stay healthy while hinting at writing a book someday.
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