Lawmakers take Thanksgiving break before budget clash
The Capitol rests as lawmakers head home for a brief holiday pause before seven year budget talks. President Clinton rallys House Democrats urging discipline and compromise to avoid another shutdown while Democrats weigh potential cuts to social programs and the fate of a 245 billion dollar Republican tax cut aims to balance the deficit by 2002.
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Suspects in Rabin killing released
Police freed two of Yigal Amir’s friends on bail as they continue to question relatives and investigate a broader conspiracy theory. The Amirs and other suspects face ongoing detentions and scrutiny over weapons found at Herzliya and alleged extremist plots surrounding the Rabin assassination.
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Papandreou Put On Respirator As Pneumonia Sours Markets
Premier Andreas Papandreou, 76, was placed on a respirator in Athens ICU after pneumonia diagnosis. Doctors described his condition as satisfactory while the Athens Stock Exchange fell 3.17 percent within an hour of opening, amid health concerns and market unease.
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Judge backs federal guidelines in crack cases in Omaha
U.S. District Judge Lyle Strom, citing adherence to guidelines, sentenced brothers Delano Maxwell and Hassan Majied, 36 and 29, to at least 30 years each for crack cocaine distribution after a circuit ruling required criteria to be followed. He had initial 20 year terms before appeal remanded.
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Antiquities stolen from Fontainebleau Castle in Paris
Thieves broke into Fontainebleau, seizing 13 bronze pieces from Napoleon era, valued about 400000 dollars. The break-in lasted under five minutes, with experts suspecting seasoned thieves familiar with the 17th century royal estate 45 miles southeast of Paris.
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Vampire killer terrorizes Puerto Rico farm animals
Residents of Puerto Rico fear a blood-sucking killer blamed for a string of animal deaths across the island. Goats, hens, rabbits, and geese have fallen prey as frightened locals in fatigues search the countryside, while Angela Lajes found her dog and her sister's two cats dead in Ponce earlier this month.
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Sinatra Celebrates Birthday At Los Angeles AIDS Gala
Frank Sinatra and a cast of performers gathered at Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles for a taping of a two hour ABC tribute benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles and the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center. The event drew about 6,000 fans with some tickets priced at 1000 each and featured a chorus finale of New York New York. The birthday date falls on December 12 but the special will air later in December.
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Mothers desire turns to horror as infant stolen
Jacqueline Williams and accomplices killed Deborah Evans and her children in DuPage County. The newborn boy, Elijah, was taken from Evans during the attack four days before his due date. Williams claimed pregnancy while her three children were placed in state custody. Elijah remains hospitalized as relatives care for Jordan.
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Princess Diana faces renewed royal battle for public favor
Diana admits adultery and resists divorce while vowing to stay in the limelight. Buckingham Palace says officials will meet to help define her future royal role and support her as part of the royal family, avoiding a public debate beyond guidance.
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Diana Public Split Sparks Sympathy and Backlash Across UK
Diana spoke openly about her private life including bulimia and self injury in a 55 minute interview. The British public reacted with sympathy from millions while others accused it of being a manipulative bid to retain royal privilege. Stuart Higgins of the Sun praised her frankness as powerful beyond the royal family. The Sun noted a surge of calls showing 7 percent favorability after the interview.
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