Clinton Begins Second Term With Modest Agenda
President Clinton starts his second term facing a muddled mandate and limited leeway with a Republican Congress. He aims to balance the budget by 2002, protect Social Security and Medicare, and push education while seeking bipartisan coalitions as foreign policy challenges loom.
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Algiers Bomb Killings Mark Bloodiest 1997 Surge
A car bomb exploded near a downtown Algiers cafe killing at least 20 and wounding many during Ramadan. Earlier, 36 villagers were killed in Beni-Slimane with reports of beheadings. Authorities dismantled multiple bombs. no group claimed responsibility, but Islamic radicals are suspected.
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Knife-wielding hijacker briefly takes plane in Japan
An All Nippon Airways Boeing 777 carrying 192 passengers was hijacked midflight from Osaka to Fukuoka by Yuichi Yano, 31, who was armed with a kitchen knife. The plane landed safely at Fukuoka, all aboard were evacuated with no injuries, and authorities charged the suspect with illegal weapon possession. Police noted the suspect may have been intoxicated. details on his destination remain unclear.
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Escapee surrenders after cold call for help in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia Billy Tyrone Williams twenty asked to use a phone door to door before a resident called police. Williams had escaped from Lowndes County jail with James Eldrige Scott by climbing a twelve foot wall and razor wire. He planned to turn himself in to see his mother. Authorities arrested him after the call.
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India blamed for air crash in Riyadh portend
Saudi defense and aviation ministers blame New Delhi airport for the November collision of a Saudi Arabian jumbo jet and a Kazakh Airlines cargo plane that killed 349 people. Reports cite Prince Sultan and Deputy Defense Minister attributing errors to the Indian airport with investigations ongoing. An Indian judge’s report is due February 15.
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Six Die As Truck collides With tractor trailer in Idaho
In southeast Idaho on U S Highway 30 near the Wyoming border a crash killed six people including five children traveling to a high school game. David Barnson 39 Montpelier was driving a Ford Explorer when ice caused loss of control and a head on with a tractor-trailer. A 16 year old girl survived with a fractured leg and stable condition. The tractor-trailer driver was not seriously hurt.
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Abortion clinic bombed again in Tulsa
AP reports a second bombing struck the Reproductive Services clinic in Tulsa, causing minor damage with no injuries. The building was closed for the holiday when bombs exploded, and authorities searched for additional devices.
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Lawmakers Debate Gingrich Paying Penalty Over Ethics Fines
Washington lawmakers debated funding sources for Newt Gingrich 300000 penalty for ethics violations. Republicans Rep. Boehner and Rep. Frost urged personal funds. others urged not using campaign money. The ethics panel recommended the penalty and a reprimand while the House prepared a vote.
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