World leaders push for tougher anti terror cooperation
Western ministers from the G seven and Russia seek stronger global measures to combat terrorism in the wake of the Olympic bombing and TWA 800 sabotage. U S officials Janet Reno and Peter Tarnoff join the talks urging coordinated action on arms tracing banking surveillance and extradition.
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Clinton and Industry Agree on Kids TV Education Plan
President Clinton brokered an agreement mandating broadcasters air at least three hours weekly of educational programming for children. The plan, supported by the White House and FCC chair Reed Hundt, aims to boost kids shows while allowing flexibility through PSAs and local education initiatives. Critics like Bob Dole questioned impact and noted campaign contributions from the industry. The rule targets stations 7 am to 10 pm with possible FCC-permitted alternatives. noncompliance could risk licenses. Cable TV remains outside federal licensing.
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Reed Hundt
Federal Communications Commission
Bob Dole
Bill Clinton
Dole
Nelson Warfield
White House
America
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China says final nuclear test as talks loom in Geneva
China detonated what it called its final nuclear test hours before negotiators met to press for a global test ban. Sha Zukang urged acceptance of the move while pushing for treaty changes. India opposed the draft, demanding disarmament pledges and broader inspection rules, jeopardizing a September signing target.
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Officer accused of hoax in Gadsden incident
Gadsden police officer Billy Vasser, 26, faces conduct unbecoming an officer charges after investigators found his June 11 Coosa River rescue claim was a hoax. He remains on paid leave as the civil service board hears the case, with details of the incident disputed by authorities.
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Civil Service Board
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Hurricane Douglas loses strength near Acapulco coast
Hurricane Douglas moved offshore from southern Mexico with 80 mph sustained winds and 97 mph gusts as watches for Acapulco were dropped. The storm had previously killed 35 people across northern Colombia and Central America. At 5 am EDT it hovered 335 miles southeast of Acapulco, moving west at 20 mph per the National Weather Service.
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Legacy of debt haunts Ray Combs family after his death
Debbie Combs says the late TV host Ray Combs left at least 500000 in debts including 82000 from his Cincinnati comedy club. He hanged himself June 2 in a Los Angeles area hospital while facing mental health struggles. The couple’s home was foreclosed and the family relies on a food pantry for meals.
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Michigan doctor joins Kevorkian
Washington AP reports Michigan psychiatrist Dr George Reding says he witnessed Dr Jack Kevorkians last five assisted suicides and will help assess mental status of those seeking death. Reding cites serenity of the dying and says better care for treatable low mood could reduce demand for assisted death.
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Michigan
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Kevorkian
George Reding
Reding
Divers seek wreckage pointing to sabotage
FBI officials note passengers seated toward the front bore the brunt of TWA Flight 800’s explosion, fueling but not proving a bomb theory. Investigators, aided by the USS Grapple and the Diane G., press on with underwater debris searches as relatives urge evidence over bodies.
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FBI
Joe Cantanessa
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Robert Francis
National Transportation Safety Board
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