Deng Xiaoping cremated as Beijing heralds memorial services
Deng Xiaoping, 92, was cremated at a cemetery for revolutionary leaders amid nationwide crowds. A 40 car motorcade carried his ashes along a central Beijing boulevard to the western hills cemetery, with Jiang Zemin among leaders paying final respects at the General Hospital of the PLA.
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Netanyahu hires lawyer amid influence-trading scandal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged Yaacov Weinroth, a leading criminal lawyer, as scrutiny over an influence-trading scandal grows. Police caution about possible criminal charges tied to the appointment of a political crony as attorney general, while Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing.
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Starr finds Foster death not murder or cover up
Kenneth Starr concludes Vince Foster died by own action with no murder or cover up. The Los Angeles Times notes this is the third investigation into the 30 year old gunshot death. Rights groups had alleged a Clinton administration cover up.
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Man fired over medicine for glaucoma in California
Rob Dunaway, a 38 year old heavy equipment operator in Mission Viejo, was fired for using marijuana after work to treat glaucoma. He says he loves his job and faces discrimination for medicine. County officials declined to comment.
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Yeltsin says he has recovered after illness
President Boris Yeltsin, looking healthy, said he is fully recovered and ready to confront parliament and the NATO expansion dispute. He noted an 87 pound loss since heart bypass surgery in November and a foe against him, with doctors reporting a weight rebound to 189 pounds.
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Titan 4B Maiden Flight Lifts Defense Satellite
The USAF launched its strongest rocket, a Titan 4B from Cape Canaveral, carrying the $200 million Defense Support Program satellite for a 22,300 mile high orbit. Built by Lockheed Martin, the 20 story unmanned rocket featured lighter solid motors with 1.7 million pounds of thrust each and upgraded guidance and self destruct systems. Total mission cost around $500 million.
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Kasich urges delay on balanced budget amendment vote
House Budget Chairman John Kasich urged delaying a Senate bid to amend the Constitution to require a balanced federal budget. He warned against voting unless a win is likely and noted the need for two of the last two fence sitters, Mary Landrieu and Robert Torricelli, to reach 67 votes.
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Gas prices dip slightly nationwide in bid to pass wholesale cuts
Gasoline prices fell slightly across the United States as retailers passed on lower crude costs. The Lundberg Survey reported an average price just over 1.29 per gallon Friday, down about 1.12 cents from two weeks earlier, with Western cities bucking the trend and posting small gains.
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Dozens dead as India shrine blaze sweeps thatched shelters
A fire at Madhuban grounds near Baripada in Orissa state killed more than 100 worshipers seeking the blessing of dead Hindu guru Swami Nigamananda. About 165 injured, with some dying in a stampede as thatched huts scorched in minutes. Officials say electrical short or gas cylinder blast possible causes.
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First adult mammal cloned signals cloning humans possible
New York AP reports scientists cloned an adult mammal, creating Dolly the sheep from udder cells. The milestone shows human cloning might be possible but deemed unethical. experts anticipate future farm animal applications and gene insertion methods.
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Investigators find bomb similarities in two Atlanta blasts
Federal officials say bombs at The Otherside Lounge and the Atlanta Northside Planning Services clinic share wiring timing and dynamite features. Investigators caution they have not confirmed a common maker while multi agency teams expand probes including the nightclub and clinic cases.
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Gas fumes shut National Airport in Arlington
Gas fumes at National Airport caused a two hour closure on Sunday night. The terminal and control tower were evacuated at 6 15 p m and reopened after 8 p m. At least six flights were diverted to Dulles International and the Delta shuttle from New York was canceled. Washington Gas shut off the gas and hazardous materials teams responded. A gas emitting trash can was removed for examination.
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