NATO invites Poland Hungary and Czech Republic to join
NATO extended membership invitations to Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic, marking a pivotal expansion amid European security shifts. President Clinton hailed the move as a great day for European security while France and other nations debated Romania and Slovenia’s inclusion.
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Judge bars right defense in Cosby extortion case
New York AP report says U S District Judge Barbara Jones ruled Autumn Jackson cannot claim a right to Cosby’s money as a defense to extortion charges. Jackson allegedly threatened to reveal paternity unless Cosby paid 40 million dollars as jury selection began and opening statements loom. Judge also considering polygraph evidence while prosecutors urge exclusion for unreliability.
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Bill Cosby
Barbara Jones
Autumn Jackson
Freight derailment near Washington disrupts Amtrak south of Potomac
A CSX freight train derailed and sideswiped a passing Amtrak near Alexandria shortly after 6 pm. Four freight cars overturned but no Amtrak cars derailed and no injuries were reported. The incident left the final two passenger cars separated while the engine and first four coaches remained on track. Cause unavailable.
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Blackhawk crash on Fort Bragg kills eight soldiers
An Army Blackhawk crashed and burned in woods at Fort Bragg killing all eight soldiers aboard. Those killed were part of the 82nd Airborne Division. The crash occurred about 2:30 p.m. near the western end of the base, with witnesses reporting smoke and bodies found among the charred wreckage.
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Mir Crew Curious About Mars Pictures From Shuttle
Mir astronaut Michael Foale pressed Columbia crew for Mars photos and admitted envy as Michael Gernhardt described the NASA Pathfinder images beamed to the shuttle. Foale enjoyed first tea in two months and smelled fresh air on the docked supply ship while unpacking aboard the crippled station.
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Train Burning Sparks Protestant Catholic Clashes in Ireland
Violence flared across Northern Ireland as Protestant marchers clashed with Catholics. A passenger train was captured and burned near Portadown and a Dublin to Belfast train was set alight by masked gunmen in Newry. A policeman was wounded on Garvaghy Road amid ongoing marching disputes ahead of Londonderry and Belfast protests.
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Mars rock Barnacle Bill hints water at planet's birth
Path finder analysis of a football sized Martian rock nicknamed Barnacle Bill suggests it formed in the presence of water more than 4 billion years ago, implying early Mars had abundant water. Scientists caution more study needed before confirming rock type and implications for life.
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