Congress OKs jobless benefits bill after Thanksgiving vote
The Senate approved a renewed unemployment aid package signed by President Buch, extending weeks of coverage for long term jobless. Senate members credited the move as aiding unemployed, while questions remained about timing, costs, and political dynamics surrounding the measure.
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Chinese leaders resist Baker calls to ease tensions
Beijing signals stiff retaliation to U S appeals on human rights and other issues. Spokesman Wu Jianmin says twists and turns in Sino U S relations are natural given differing systems. Baker pressed for releases of political prisoners, but China says judicial actions are internal and not discussed.
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China
James A. Baker III
Yang
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Postal background checks to target violent tendencies
United States Postal Service Chief Anthony Frank announced nationwide background checks on current and former postal workers to curb violence like the Royal Oak killings. The plan will review records of 750,000 employees, update hiring practices, and involve police and military input while maintaining open public post offices.
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Magic Johnson to join National Commission on AIDS
Former basketball star Magic Johnson accepted President Bush’s request to join the 32 member National Commission on AIDS. Johnson said his aim is to draw American attention to the AIDS crisis and urge action by all segments of society, including heterosexuals and African Americans, in the fight against the disease. Bush aides praised Johnson as a welcome addition to the panel.
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Florida golfers play through as dead man lies on green
Donald DeGreve, 65, collapsed from a heart attack on the 16th hole at Willowbrook Golf Course in Winter Haven. Officials covered his body with a sheet and kept the corpse on the green for two hours as golfers continued play. Neighbors described the scene as shocking but said there was nothing to be done after rescue teams failed to revive him. Friends and a nurse witnessed the event before police notified a family member.
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Churchill Hats Fetch 6000 Pounds At London Auction
Christies said Winston Churchills Hamburg hat with initials embossed in gold sold for 6000 pounds. The buyer remained anonymous. The hat, worn during state visits in WWII, is a Homburg featuring a dented crown and upturned brim.
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St Louis gun buyback ends with 7469 total weapons
A monthlong police buyback in St Louis yielded 7 449 weapons collected final totals show cash vouchers of 50 for each handgun 25 for rifles or shotguns funding 175 000 from asset forfeiture fund and 180 000 in private donations. The program faced rule changes to curb inflows and its impact on crime remains undetermined.
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