311 Saves for Non Emergencies and Reebok Controversy
Washington reports the government designates 311 for non emergency calls to police and local agencies while Baltimore becomes the first city to implement 311 service. In Boston Reebok faces backlash over a women's running line named Incubus and pledges to address the marketing misstep.
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Hubble back on the road again after repairs
The $2 billion Hubble Space Telescope, repaired during five spacewalks, is released from the shuttle bay and set for an eight to ten week checkout before new infrared and imaging sensors enable deeper universe viewing with first images anticipated in May.
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Marriage bureaus hard pressed by deportation deadline
With an April 1 deportation deadline looming, New York City marriage offices see a surge of couples seeking the $30 license. Security struggles as crowds press toward the chapel, while hopeful immigrants cite love or fear of removal. In Manhattan last month 2,109 marriages occurred, a sharp rise from a year earlier.
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Deng Xiaoping dies at 93. China bids eternal glory
Deng Xiaoping, pivotal architect of China's reform era, dies at 93 after a lung infection and Parkinson's complications. China declares six days of mourning, lowers flags, and plans a memorial meeting at Beijing's Great Hall of the People. Mourning activities emphasize simplicity, with no bows, but eyes and organs to be donated for research. Foreign dignitaries like Madeleine Albright may still visit, while succession questions loom for Jiang Zemin and younger technocrats. The news spreads as dawn reveals Tiananmen Square banners lowered to half staff.
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Supreme Court Upholds Fixed Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone
The Supreme Court backed a 15 foot fixed buffer around clinic doors and driveways, allowing protesters on public sidewalks at a distance from entrances. It rejected floating buffer zones as too restrictive, and kept a retreat rule for sidewalk counselors within the fixed zone. Justice Rehnquist led the 8-1 and 6-3 votes, while anti abortion groups praised the decision.
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Clinton proposes 495 million campaign against juvenile crime
President Clinton unveiled a 495 million two year national program to curb youth violence. The plan includes 200 million for state and local anti gang prosecutions 60 million for 1000 after school programs and 75 million for anti truancy school safety and crime intervention. He urged expanding the Brady law to restrict handgun sales to felons who were juveniles.
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Bethel High School Gunman Kills Principal in Alaska
A Bethel Regional High School student opened fire with a shotgun at 8:45 am, killing Principal Ron Edwards and injuring four others, with two students escaping through a window. The shooter surrendered after exchanges with police. motive is unknown and the school sent its 435 students home.
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