Road Jesus walked on unveiled in Jerusalem dig scene
In Jerusalem archaeologists unveiled a 70 yard stretch of the city main street near the Temple Mount, exposing chiseled beige pedestals stalls and bronze coins. Israeli archaeologists Ronny Reich and Jacob Billig said the shops likely housed moneychangers serving pilgrims as the temple tax of half a shekel was collected.
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California halts benefits to illegal immigrants
Gov Pete Wilson signed an executive order directing all state agencies and state supported colleges to halt benefits to illegal immigrants. He framed it as the first step in federal welfare reform and said California would not reward those who break the law. Emergency medical services will remain, with a legislative push to continue care for sick illegals for transitional purposes only.
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Amtrak Hits Logging Truck at Vermont Crossing
An Amtrak Vermonter collided with a logging truck near Roxbury Vermont injuring five people including the conductor and truck driver. The crossing showed warning signs as the train, traveling 56 mph, had 66 passengers and five crew aboard en route to New York and Washington. Authorities weigh whether the truck stalled or the driver tried to beat the train. Royal divorce final today in London as Charles and Diana set order with Balmoral retreat and London lunch plans.
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Prince Harry
Hillary delay alleged in Foster note release
Washington AP reports a memo claims Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed to keep Vincent Foster note hidden for 30 hours while White House aides weighed turning it over to police. Bernard Nussbaum said the delay was his sole decision to allow the president and Foster's wife to see the note first.
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White House
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Vincent Foster
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McLarty
Bernard Nussbaum
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Nussbaum
Foster
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Mr. Foster
Mr. McLarty
Chicago
Group baptism complaints probe church in Woburn Massachusetts
Prosecutors in five communities examine Anchor Baptist Church over claims parents were lured by pizza and athletic events to bus children for full body baptisms. Many participants were Roman Catholic or Buddhist and did not understand the practice or Mass.
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Medford
Stoneham
Cambridge
Somerville
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White Wooden
Chris Pledger
Rebels seize Grozny as Russians begin withdrawal from Chechnya
Chechen rebels march through Grozny in triumph while Russian troops load equipment for retreat. Rebels claim victory despite clashes and reports of abuses. Officials say 4,500 rebels remain, with a withdrawal expected by Saturday and continuing truce tests.
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Russia
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Umar Sagantov
Alexander Lebed
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Chechnya
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Itar-Tass
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Aslan Maskhadov
Interfax
Tikhomirov
Riot police arrest hundreds of students in Seoul crackdown
In pre-dawn raids on 23 universities riot police seized hundreds of firearms and ideological books and arrested 347 student activists. The protests, tied to North Korea unification demands and anti U.S. presence, left more than 1,000 wounded and one police officer dead.
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South Korea
Yonsei University
North Korea
Korea
Kim Young-sam
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