Democrats seek alternative to GOP impeachment inquiry
In Washington, Democrats scramble to counter the GOP plan as a Thursday vote on an open ended impeachment inquiry approaches. White House aides claim GOP tactics aim to embarrass Clinton while some Democrats weigh supporting the measure amid midterm pressures.
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Clinton urges quick economic fix at IMF talks
President Clinton pressed 12 finance chiefs to adopt urgent steps to curb global market turmoil. He warned that boom and bust cycles must be contained and backed an emergency London summit and an $18 billion IMF package tied to reforms while Treasury works on a Brazil rescue plan and coordination with Argentina.
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Greenspan warns overseas turmoil could dampen U.S. growth
Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan says the U.S. economy is in reasonable shape but warns that overseas turmoil and a shift to risk aversion could slow growth and spending. He notes no credit crunch yet and cites a $1.5 trillion wealth decline from stock losses, with potential impacts on consumption and housing.
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Halloween costumes reflect Clinton Lewinsky era trends in 1990s
Boston stores report spike in costumes of Bill Clinton Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp as the impeachment saga drives demand for wigs berets cigars and related props. Other retailers struggle to source outfits while manufacturers wait for new accessories.
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Forty two stations ready to launch digital TV
Washington AP reports forty two TV stations will start broadcasting in digital format in November, deflecting blame from broadcasters for the bumpy analog to digital transition. The NAB notes an 11 year effort by government and industry, with all stations required to switch by 2006.
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Quads' mom charged with beating them in Arizona
Elizabeth Whittle 24 was arrested on 14 counts of child abuse after the four premature quintuplets, Anthony Megan Robert and Damian, suffered severe injuries. The quads, born Jan 9, drew early public support, but questions now focus on whether their father Tony Perez 21 aided in failing to seek prompt care.
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All-girl gang leader gets 10 years in prison
Virginia Marie Kay, 33, presided over an all-girl bank robbery gang and was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to armed robbery and assault. She recruited a 14-year-old daughter, two 15-year-old girls and a 20-year-old, planned the July 31 heist, and kept the loot of 1089 dollars. Amber Wood, 20, also pleaded guilty to robbery and received 4 1/2 years.
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U.S. envoy presses Milosevic in Kosovo talks Belgrade
U S envoy Richard Holbrooke warns Milosevic that decisive moment nears as talks continue over Kosovo crisis. NATO may act after UN ceasefire resolutions, with a possible decision by weekend. Yeltsin discusses with Blair and Kremlin seeks a diplomatic solution.
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