Ground fire hits U.N. helicopter over Bosnia
Ground fire struck a helicopter sent for the U.N. peacekeeping commander in Bosnia, forcing a landing. Lt. Gen. Sir Michael Rose was not aboard and no injuries were reported. Reports varied on whether the attack occurred in Serb or government held territory amid stalled peace talks.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
U.N
Seco
Michael Rose
Bosnia
Radovan Karadzic
United Nations
Mr. Karadzic
Jimmy Carter
United States
Croatia
Yugoslavia
Yasushi Akashi
Karadzic
Bihac
Carter
Kemal Muftic
Washington
Michael Williams
Zagreb
Secrecy Over Human Radiation Tests Revealed
Newly disclosed 1947 to 1950s memos and letters show government worry about lawsuits and public relations influenced secrecy around human radiation experiments. Documents, largely declassified, were found among Oak Ridge Energy Department papers in Tennessee, suggesting national security was often a secondary motive.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
National Security
Energy Department
Oak Ridge
Tennessee
Tighter rules proposed for au pairs
Washington AP Au pairs would be paid at least the minimum wage and limited to 45 hours weekly under U.S. Information Agency proposals. No infant solo care. placement with children under two allowed only if the au pair is 21 with documented child care experience. Agency head Bill Gustafson warns the rules may force him out of business.
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Washington
U.S. Information Agency
Au Pair
Bill Gustafson
AuPair
Laguna Beach
Calif
Russia Pounds Grozny as Chechnya Battles Escalate
Russia intensified attacks on Grozny with shelling of the outskirts and air strikes. Chechen forces reportedly downed a helicopter and killed both crew. The Kremlin warned of consequences if arms are not laid down by an unclear Thursday deadline. Chechen president withdrew delegates from talks and urged residents to fight to the death.
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Grozny
Russia
Chechnya
Kremlin
Caucasus Mountains
Moscow
NATO mulls aiding UN forces in Bosnia
NATO defense ministers ordered generals to plan bolstering UNPROFOR defenses in Bosnia while preparing for a possible pullout. German Defense Minister Ruehe said they aim to make UNPROFOR more effective yet anticipate evacuation. US and nine NATO nations’ commanders to meet in The Hague to discuss the mission.
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Brussels
Belgium
NATO
U.N
Bosnia
Unprofor
Volker Ruehe
U.S
United States
Hague
Runaway San Bernardino Freight Derails in Cajon Pass
A 54 car Santa Fe freight train derailed after brakes failed on a mountain descent through the Cajon Pass injuring four. The runaway train struck a stopped coal train, leaving 10 cars in a blazing heap as crews leaped free before impact.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Santa Fe
Cajon Pass
Learjet crash near Fresno mounts hero pilot claim
A crippled Learjet diverted from a school zone and crashed into an apartment building in Fresno, killing two aboard and injuring at least 18 on the ground. Witnesses cited a heroic attempt to spare the school while authorities investigated the National Guard training mission and aircraft ownership.
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Fresno
Calif
National Guard
Air National Guard
James Arthur
Fresno Fire Department
Bob Waterston
Jim Patterson
Kim Brown
Kristen Butler
Valley Medical Center
David Flores
Flores
Survivor recalls bottom dropping out in deadly commuter crash
A survivor described the final moments of American Eagle Flight 3379 as the plane dropped sharply after pilots discussed an engine flameout. The Jetstream 3200, with 19 seats, crashed near Raleigh Durham, killing 13 passengers and both pilots. Investigators noted cockpit tape warnings and an aborted approach while officials announced tougher commuter airline safety standards.
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Morrisville
N.C
National Transportation Safety Board
Jim Hall
Woods
Raleigh-Durham International
American Eagle
U.S. Transportation
Federico Pena
Mr. Pena
Greensboro
Hall
Mr. Hall
Ronald Lewis
Crystal Lake
Diane
Don Merkel
Wheaton
Ill
Lois
Pena
Marty Heires
FAA
U.S. to require tougher rules for commuter planes
Washington AP The federal government will impose stricter safety inspections on commuter airliners and extend crew rest periods after a fatal crash near Raleigh North Carolina. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena set a 100 day deadline to align commuter plane regulations with major carriers. ALPA welcomed the move citing shorter hours and more rest for pilots.
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Washington
Federico Pena
CBS
Pena
Raleigh
N.C
Air Line Pilots Association
J. Randolph Babbitt
ALPA
Judge blocks Prop 187 in California by federal authority
US District Judge Mariana Pfaelzer halted most of Proposition 187 187s bans denying illegal aliens public health social services and schooling while leaving two provisions intact Attending state colleges and banning false immigration documents stay in effect The ruling cites federal supremacy over immigration and notes potential health risks to the general population after the 212 hour hearing.
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Los Angeles
Mariana Pfaelzer
Pfaelzer
California
United States
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