Rostenkowski Defends Integrity Amid Health Plan Fight
Longtime congressman defies charges as he presses health care reform while colleagues pledge support. He states conscience clear and vows vindication, warning prosecutors that the jury will hear a compelling case. Critics say the case could reshape leadership in committee. Rangel and Andrews back him, Santorum notes possible delays without his chairmanship.
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Clinton job rating slides to new low in poll
The Harris Poll from May 23 to 26 shows President Clinton with 42 percent positive and 56 percent negative, down from 48 and 51 in April, marking the lowest approval since August 1993 amid an improving economy. In New Delhi India temp records and monsoon anticipation loom as heat kills 91 and rain nears.
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Wandering whale dies after days of rescue efforts
In Santa Clara, a 26 foot gray whale that wandered into shallow San Francisco Bay waters died after three days of rescue attempts by scientists, police, and volunteers. The 4 ton carcass was hauled from a creek for examination, as crews sought reasons for its straying and whether related beachings occurred nearby.
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Cannibal weekend in Lake City features manburgers and coffin race
In Lake City Colorado Memorial Day festivities center on macabre humor with manburgers at Mick Harrison’s restaurant. Mike Doty wins the coffin race down Silver Street in a soapbox derby style event, carrying 275 pounds on a 5 foot 6 frame and attributing victory to his fitness while Alferd Packer’s historic cannibal tale looms as local legend.
U N team sent to probe Rwanda refugee camp massacre
UN officials report a possible mass killing of about 500 people at Kabgayi refugee camps near Kigali as a peacekeeper is killed by shelling. Operations in Kigali suspended pending investigation amid protests to rebel forces and ongoing ethnic violence in Rwanda.
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Defrocked minister accused in attack on Khallid Abdul Muhammad
Riverside California police say James Edward Bess a 49 year old defrocked Nation of Islam minister acted alone in a shooting at a university auditorium wounding Muhammad four bodyguards and a bystander. He was found with two loaded handguns a rifle and a backpack and car. He faces six counts of attempted murder.
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Clinton's crime bill faces gridlock delaying action
Legislative gridlock on a major crime package stalls progress toward a Memorial Day signature. Senate and House conferees debate funding levels and gun ban provisions as they work to reconcile 22 to 28 billion dollar versions and meet a looming July 4 recess. President Clinton presses for swift action.
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Pope Says Priesthood Will Stay Open Only to Men
Pope John Paul II declared the priesthood will remain closed to women in a letter to bishops, calling the matter definitively settled. He warned the ordination of women by the Anglican Church threatens unity with Rome and stated no authority exists to ordain women priests. The note responses to the Church of England's six month old ordination.
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Plans Scrapped for Joint Maneuvers in Russia
Russia and the United States canceled plans for joint military maneuvers to be held in Russia and proposed holding the exercises in the United States instead. About 250 U.S. troops and an equal number of Russian officers were to participate for one week, with both nations to decide via their presidents. Senators and Duma leaders voiced support for proceeding, but timing and location shifted to the United States to ease nationalist opposition led by figures like Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
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