Clinton warns over Russia in Ames spy case fallout
The United States expelled Russian intelligence officer Aleksander Lysenko as a response to the Aldrich Ames case and warned of possible further actions. President Clinton urged Congress to support aid to Russia, while senators urged review of the more than 2.5 billion dollars in aid amid concerns over Moscow’s stance and inflation risks.
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Senate
George Mitchell
Maine
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Inspections Begin On N Korea Nuclear Sites Next Week
United Nations report that North Korea will allow IAEA inspections to start Tuesday after the United States agreed to a third round of high level talks in Geneva. North Korea also paused talks with South Korea on denuclearization and may resume as early as next week.
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Mount Airy rider uses tree to mount bicycle on East Patrick
Jimmy Bartholow of Mount Airy climbs a tree on East Patrick Street in Frederick Friday afternoon to mount his customized bicycle. He had just installed brake parts purchased in Frederick.
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FDA weighs nicotine as drug to ban cigarettes
FDA may classify nicotine as a drug potentially removing nicotine tobacco products from the market. Commissioner David Kessler says evidence shows tobacco firms aim to addict and could trigger strict regulation. Congress asked to direct action as surgeon general notes adolescence addiction and CDC cites 400,000 annual smoking deaths.
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Tobacco Institute
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Centers For Disease Control
House OKs lifting historic gun ban in schools
Maryland lawmakers move to allow re enactors to bring flintlock rifles and other weapons onto school grounds for demonstrations if a principal approves in writing. The bill, likely to Senate action, would keep principals as final authority while easing the historic weapons ban.
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Weather Tonight and Sunday Outlook for Western Maryland
Tonight mostly clear and cold with lows in the upper teens. Northwest winds diminish to 10 mph. Sunday fair with highs in the mid 30s. Western Maryland Weather map on A-2. Nancy Kerrigan content with silver Olympic medal. read more in Sports B-1.
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Schaefer seeks Maryland disaster area declaration from Clinton
Gov. Schaefer sent a letter to President Clinton urging a federal disaster declaration for Maryland after ice storms this winter. The request, covering all counties, could unlock FEMA aid for state, local governments and two non profit utilities, with cost estimates over 28 million. MEMA and FEMA spokespeople outlined the application process and allocation split if approved.
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