Republicans push impeachment inquiry against Clinton in House
The House Judiciary Committee opened a Watergate style impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton over Monica Lewinsky. Republicans hold the 21 16 majority and back a broad resolution to investigate whether grounds exist to impeach. Democrats cast doubt, urging caution and favoring censure rather than impeachment.
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IMF panel warns crisis worsened and stalls over actions
The IMF interim committee said the global outlook has worsened considerably amid recessions in Japan and Asia, ruble collapse, and stock turmoil. It pledged concrete rapid action while signaling major disagreements on reforms and timing, with most measures awaiting U.S. action and replenishment of funds.
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Van Gogh Exhibit Opens at National Gallery of Art
Hundreds of art lovers braved cold rain to view the largest US Van Gogh show in 25 years at the National Gallery of Art West Building. About 2,000 free timed passes were issued daily on a first come basis as crowds formed long lines.
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Turkish Leader Warns Syria Over Kurdish Rebels Ahead of Border Moves
President Suleyman Demirel warned Damascus that Turkey would not allow Syria to shelter Kurdish rebels. Ankara signaled possible cross border action to eradicate guerrilla bases in Syria while Damascus denied harboring attackers. Egyptian President Mubarak met Syrian President Assad in Damascus and planned to visit Turkey later in the week.
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Pope Seeks Healing as Croatia Mass Draws Hundreds of Thousands
Pope John Paul II led a final Mass on a crowded Adriatic beach in Croatia calling for healing after war and totalitarian rule. He urged timely international help to end the Kosovo conflict as hundreds of thousands attended, with Croat pilgrims and Montenegro visitors arriving after border reopening. Boats sounded sirens in tribute as the pope arrived from Zagreb.
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Gunmen seize four Brits in Chechnya hostage incident
Unidentified gunmen attacked a Chechnya house injuring a bodyguard and several attackers before four British citizens working on a cellular project were seized in Grozny. Regional officials and Interfax report the abduction occurred after a gunbattle with security forces as police search hospitals for gunshot victims.
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Riders on bills spark environmental rider clash in Congress
In final weeks, riders attach to big spending bills to curb mining and forest rules. Environmentalists, Clinton administration, and Democrats denounce the tactic as stealth politics. Gore calls it stealth tactics while supporters cite local job protections and decisions tossed to communities.
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Ford calls for harsh rebuke of Clinton by Congress
Former President Gerald Ford, in a New York Times op ed, urged Congress to deliver a harsh rebuke to President Clinton this year for the Lewinsky affair. He said Clinton should appear in the House well and accept responsibility, with no spin or evasiveness, and suggested the apology would be inadequate while a fine would not suffice. Ford argued for a dignified, nonpartisan action that could replace impeachment proceedings.
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Jane Doe jumper at Caesars Atlantic City hotel parking garage
Investigators seek identity of a young woman who leaped from a Caesars Atlantic City parking garage. Surveillance shows her alone crossing a pedestrian bridge. no ID or wallet found, morgue holding period nears, case file 98-11430. Detectives Tibbetts and ONeill lead inquiry.
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Openly gay candidate faces fire in Utah race
Salt Lake City AP reports 32 year old Democrat Jack ie Biskupski seeks Utah House seat in a conservative district. She is the first openly gay candidate for the state legislature, drawing sharp criticisms from right wing groups and some gay activists who say she has turned her back on the community. Biskupski dismisses focus on sexuality, stressing taxes and crime.
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