Harry Wu convicted in China spying case
Harry Wu, a Chinese American who spent years in Chinese prison camps, was found guilty of spying and leaking state secrets. He received a 15 year sentence and faces possible expulsion. China described ties with the United States as at their lowest ebb since 1979, amid broader disputes over human rights and trade.
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Sauerbrey loses to Glendening by 5993 in Maryland race
In the November 8 1994 election Gov. Parris Glendening defeated Katheryn Sauerbrey by 5993 votes. Sauerbrey pursued investigations in Anne Arundel Circuit Court to overturn the result. judges found no fraud or criminal negligence. Federal and state probes were dropped.
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Underground gas kills trees on Mammoth Mountain
California tree deaths on Mammoth Mountain were caused by underground carbon dioxide from a dormant volcano. U S Geological Survey hydrologist Michael Sorey notes high soil CO2 in five areas covering about 100 acres, likely starving roots of oxygen and water. Findings reported in Nature.
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Nature
Smell reveals penguin food hunt off Antarctica
Scientists report low flying petrels use scent to locate food over the sea. Phytoplankton odors intensify when eaten by krill, attracting petrels to their prey and shaping feeding behavior in the southern ocean.
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Thief Targets Georg Jensen Tea Sets in Southampton Burglary Spree
Police search Southampton for a thief who stole about 200000 dollars worth of 14 piece Georg Jensen pearl handled tea sets from four homes. The burglaries occurred in February and July 30, with two homes entered without triggering alarms. All sets were openly displayed and easy to spot. Officer Don Orie notes the easy access and visibility aided the thefts.
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General relieved of command in retirement request
USAF Lieutenant General Thomas R. Griffith, commander of the 12th Air Force and US Southern Command Air Forces at Davis-Monthan, was relieved of his duties after an investigation into inappropriate personal conduct. He has had one star removed from his rank and seeks retirement on September 1.
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Hagman improves after liver transplant at Cedars Sinai
Actor Larry Hagman is responding well after a liver transplant and is expected to fully recover. Dr Leonard Makowka says he should return to his normal life and become more energetic, after being critically ill with liver disease and a tumor. Hospital spokesman Ron Wise noted the patient was stable late Wednesday night.
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U.N. receives new Iraq weapons data via defector
U N chief arms inspector Rolf Eke ns heads to New York after meeting Lt Gen Hussein al Majid who provided new information on Iraq's biological agents botulism and anthrax. Iraq says these were destroyed in 1990 or 1991. Investigators suspect testing of delivery systems while Baghdad promises full cease fire compliance.
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Zaire halts forced expulsions near border with Rwanda
Zaire stopped expelling refugees from camps along the Rwanda and Burundi border, with aid workers urging return. In Bukavu and Uvira, military officers said a Kinshasa decision halted expulsions. UN and US officials had warned the operation could trigger epidemics and famine. About 173,000 refugees fled, while 13,000 were forced back.
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Peacekeepers pull out of Gorazde amid cash demand row
The first group of Ukrainian peacekeepers left Gorazde in Bosnia as local authorities demanded 20 000 German marks for their departure. UN officials said enviro damage and building rent were cited, amid NATO air power redeployment to protect the enclave. About 170 British troops were also set to depart, ending August.
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Ripken Threat Called in Seattle Game
Aman who claimed to be Lou Gehrig Jr. telephoned the Seattle Kingdome Wednesday afternoon and threatened Cal Ripken's life if he played that night's game. Orioles official Bill Stetka confirmed the threat as Ripken extended his consecutive games streak and aimed to surpass Gehrig's 2,130 mark on Sept 6. Gehrig had no children.
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