Lugar urges Weld hearing in Helms clash over nomination
Senator Lugar concedes a grudge with Jesse Helms over the Weld Mexico ambassador nomination but says Weld deserves a confirmation hearing and urges White House engagement. Helms blocks the hearing citing drug policy positions while Lugar says he will seek procedural options to force a vote.
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Cargo load blamed in Miami crash with 45 tons of denim
Investigators focus on cargo weight and loading rather than aircraft after a DC-8 crash in a crowded Miami area. Forty eight of 49 latches meant to secure freight were unlocked. five or more died including four crew and a motorist.
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Malcolm Shabazz Sentenced to 18 Months Juvenile Facility
In Yonkers New York a judge ordered Malcolm Shabazz the 12 year old grandson of Malcolm X to serve at least 18 months in a juvenile facility for troubled adolescents for burning to death his grandmother Betty Shabazz. The sentence can be extended up to a total of 6 more years until he turns 18 with reviews at 18 months. Prosecutors said he set the gasoline fire to reunite with his mother Qubilah Shabazz who has had alcohol problems and legal troubles. Shabazz pleaded guilty July 10 to juvenile manslaughter and arson in her death.
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Amtrak Derailment Focus Shifts to Environment
Amtrak track reopened in Kingman Arizona as investigators pursue causes of a derailment after a flash flood toppled a normally dry stream bed bridge. About 350 aboard, 150 injured with 15 still hospitalized Sunday. NTSB chair James Hall says no evidence of foul play, credits environmental conditions.
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U S envoy mediates Israeli Palestinian security talks in Ramallah
U S envoy Dennis Ross brings Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli security officials together in Ramallah to restart security cooperation. He met Arafat and Prime Minister Netanyahu separately, signaling a possible pathway to a broader political initiative by Madeleine Albright. Officials on both sides voiced skepticism about progress.
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Guam crash probe nears end as families plan returns
NTSB investigators say the Guam Korean Air crash probe is months from conclusion. A misfunctioning airport warning system was identified. Data have been sent to Washington. 162 complete and 41 partial remains recovered. 15 identified. Families, mostly South Korean, prepare to send victims home. Grace Chung of Georgia died from burns after treatment in San Antonio. Investigators seek why the jet flew so low despite the pilot having control.
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