Clinton aides consider 20 percent capital gains cut and home sale repeal
The Clinton administration weighs a 20 percent top capital gains tax and repeal of home sale tax as part of a broader budget deal. The plan, aimed at individuals, would cost about 9 billion over seven years and start mid month, drawing mixed reaction from Republicans and Democrats amid stalled talks.
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Turkish hijackers seize Black Sea ferry near Istanbul
Negotiators boarded the Avrasya ferry as eight gunmen hold more than 200 hostages on the Bosporus approach. Turkey reports a few hostages released for illness while the hijackers, led by Muhammed Tokcan, threaten further action amid ongoing talks and a Russian-Chechen conflict backdrop.
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Beta carotene pills found useless against cancer and heart disease
Washington AP report says beta carotene supplements do not protect against cancer or heart disease and may raise lung cancer risk for smokers. NCI halted a study of 18,000 smokers after higher deaths and cancers in the high dose group. a separate 22,000-person trial found no harm but no benefit. Lead researchers urge stopping smoking as the only sure risk reduction.
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Aide questions Clinton records mystery at White House
A presidential aide testified the billing records from Hillary Clinton's law firm mysteriously appeared on a table in the White House residence a year after subpoenas. Carolyn Huber said she found them folded on a corner table in the book room and believed they had not been there earlier. The hearing authority noted the cost of extending the inquiry could reach beyond 900 thousand dollars.
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Peacekeeping letters directed to Bosnia mission members
The Pentagon posted special mailing addresses for U S service members in the Bosnia peace enforcement operation. Army Air Force and Marine personnel not named individually can send to Any Service Member Operation Joint Endeavor APO AE 09397. Navy Marine personnel on ships use FPO AE 09398. Meanwhile in Grand Island Nebraska nearly 400 students and teachers rode out a blizzard overnight with no heat, using wrestling mats and cots as beds.
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Smith to host Gospel Dove Awards in 1990s style
Singer Michael W. Smith will host the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, saying he is excited to showcase talented Christian musicians. Smith, 37, has seven Dove Awards and a new album I’ll Lead You Home debuted at No. 16 on Billboard’s pop chart. The telecast is set for April 25 on Family Channel Faith and Values Network and Family Net. Fire damages a 100 year old Williamsburg farmhouse linked to Bruce Hornsby’s family. cause suspected electrical. repair planned.
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