Linda McCartney dies at 56 in California
Linda Eastman McCartney American photographer wife of Paul McCartney died of cancer while on vacation in Santa Barbara California She was 56 Her publicist said Paul and their children were with her The couple had announced in 1995 that she had breast cancer Linda supported vegetarianism animal welfare and cancer charities and urged donations in lieu of flowers.
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Nike workers protest across Portland and worldwide rally
Protesters in Portland join an international day of solidarity outside Nike stores. About 200 participants outside Niketown hold signs and a 20-foot puppet of Nike Chairman Phil Knight, calling for fair labor and workers organizing. The event mirrors similar actions in San Francisco Chicago and cities abroad against working conditions at Nike suppliers.
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Crocodile lurks in storm drain near Cairns neighborhood
Police in Brisbane say a six foot saltwater crocodile was spotted in a storm water drain near Westcourt, Cairns, close to where a 15 year old girl was mauled in February. The animal fled after a rock was thrown. Environment officers removed another six foot crocodile in the same area a day earlier. The danger remains as drains attract children to play in creeks.
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Serial killer suspected in Italian train slayings
A 32 year old woman was found shot in a Ventimiglia train bathroom matching the Easter case. Police fear a serial killer has claimed six other victims along the Italian Riviera since March including four prostitutes and two guards shot during attempted assaults. Maria Angela Rubino, a Ventimiglia cleaner, was named locally. The Easter victim, a Milan nurse, was found on a train from La Spezia to Venice.
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Small plane crashes into Las Vegas house injuring bystanders
A Beechcraft Bonanza hit a suburban Las Vegas home on final approach to North Las Vegas Airport. The pilot and passenger suffered facial cuts, a younger boy aged six sustained leg cuts from glass, and neighbors used fire extinguishers. FAA investigates.
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Clinton aims to hire teachers with federal funds drawing critique
Washington Republicans and disability advocates say Clinton's plan to use federal money for new classrooms and smaller classes shortchanges disabled children. They argue states lack funds for special education and that full IDEA funding would cover the need. Administration says smaller classes with trained teachers aid early detection and prevent misdiagnosis.
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Private investment push eyed for worker accounts and retirement
Washington lawmakers from both parties praised private investment accounts funded by payroll tax contributions. Moynihan and Kerrey proposed using two percent for stock market investments, creating nest eggs and possibly early retirement. Social Security faces depletion by 2029 unless reforms, with Gramm noting wealth creation could help.
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Linda Tripp fears job loss amid Clinton affair fallout
Linda Tripp, a Pentagon employee whose secret recordings spurred the Clinton Lewinsky probe, fears dismissal as her attorney argues she told the truth amid vilification. NOW may file a friend of the court brief in Paula Jones’s case, while Tripp works from home drafting a defense program manual.
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Khmer Rouge raid kills 22 in central Cambodia village
Khmer Rouge forces attacked Chhanok Tru, killing 22 people including four children and wounding 15, targeting ethnic Vietnamese. About 70 to 80 guerrillas burned 25 houses and five shops and were led by Tach, son-in-law of Ta Mok, as Hanoi-backed elections set for July 26. Pol Pot reportedly died recently. cremation occurred without autopsy.
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Man sets bus on fire in Madison assault
A man boarded a Madison city bus, poured gasoline, and lit it, injuring six people including the driver. Four critical, two in serious condition. The 20 year old suspect was later arrested about a mile from the scene as police used dogs in the search.
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