Soviet Laika Plaque Marks 40th Anniversary Space Dog
Moscow honors Laika the stray space dog as the 40th anniversary of the Nov 3 1957 launch is marked. Laika died when her capsule burned up returning to Earth after orbiting with Sputnik the first satellite.
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Prince Harry Observes Zulu Dance in South Africa Visit
Britain's 13 year old prince attended his first public appearance since Princess Diana's funeral. He watched a Zulu dance at Abuhiebemwelo High School in KwaZulu Natal with his father Prince Charles. Harry spoke little and remained shy throughout the performance. Prince William stayed in Britain for school.
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Russian workers paid in toilet paper bonus at Penza factory
In Penza, a clock factory paid workers a bonus in toilet paper, about 150 rolls each, forcing three days to haul it home. Some tried to pay rent with the rolls, but housing officials refused. The report notes Russia’s industries suffer funding shortages and late pay, despite promises from President Yeltsin’s government.
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Lawyers seek reduced charge in Woodward murder case
Cambridge prosecutors argue against letting the jury revisit the verdict, contending the 52 page defense memo asks to overturn the murder conviction or reduce it to manslaughter. They say the defense gambled on an all or nothing strategy and move for a new trial.
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U N S, Iraq clash over arms inspections and flights
The United Nations defies Iraq by continuing weapons inspections and surveillance flights despite Baghdad’s pledge to expel American inspectors by Wednesday. U N envoys from Algeria, Argentina and Sweden head to Baghdad, while Secretary General Annan seeks a postponement to avert escalation.
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Court lets California ban on race bias stand
The Supreme Court left intact California Proposition 209 banning race and gender preferences in hiring and school admissions. The action declines to set a national precedent while noting lower court rulings upheld the measure as a neutral step toward equality. Critics warn it curtails remedies against discrimination and could influence other states.
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