Lewinsky appears before grand jury after immunity deal
Lewinsky emerged pale after an eight hour grand jury appearance as prosecutors wrapped up a deal that granted immunity to her and her parents. Clinton continued White House duties while aides expect his August testimony. lawmakers and reporters watched the courthouse spectacle.
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Haitian Immigrant Sues Police In Brooklyn Case
NYC Haitian immigrant Abner Louima sues the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and New York City, claiming brutal conduct at a police station. Attorneys Barry Scheck Peter Neufeld and Johnnie Cochran Jr. announce the suit in U S District Court in Brooklyn, seeking unspecified damages.
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Franklin pledges 250000 to rebuild black churches
New York gospel artist Kirk Franklin and his record companies vow 250000 to a National Council of Churches fund aiding rebuilt black South churches burned in arson. The money aligns with anticipated sales of Lean on Me featuring R Kelly Mary J Blige Crystal Lewis and Bono. Franklin says the aim is more than constructing churches but drawing people to new churches.
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Gingrich targets fall tax plan with Clinton aid
Capitol talks on a compromise tax-cut bill face Senate resistance while Kenneth Starr’s probe looms. Gingrich warned of a September climate shift and urged GOP lawmakers to push Social Security and budget reforms during the August break. He touted a 10 year plan totaling $700 billion for tax cuts and similar support for Social Security, funded by a $1.55 trillion surplus through 2008.
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DJ's Smoke House Aims for Health Award in Odessa Districts
Health department officials announce four Odessa Ector County districts will publicly recognize top food service operations. DJ's Smoke House in the east district already earned attention for high scores, with awards planned in November pending inspections and ongoing health standards.
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Reno faces decision on independent counsel in three weeks
FBI Director Freeh and former campaign finance chief LaBella urged Reno to seek an independent counsel. They argued scrutiny of White House officials supports the move. Reno resisted turning over reports, citing risk to the investigation and principle of prosecutorial independence.
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Gun in bag spurs Los Angeles airport terminal evacuation
At Los Angeles International Airport an unidentified woman placed a carry on bag on an X ray belt. Screeners detected what appeared to be a gun and the terminal along with three planes were evacuated. The woman fled the scene but was later detained. Police recovered the weapon at her home. She claimed the gun belonged to a friend. About 3500 to 4500 people evacuated for about two hours.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Cash 5 Update
Texas lottery draws for Cash 5 and Pick 3 are listed with numbers 2 9 27 35 38 for Cash 5 and 3 0 0 for Pick 3, with upstate information available from InfoLine by calling 580 4636 and entering 6600.
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Odd Bits From The Late 20th Century And Earliest Times
A collage of trivia notes cites dancing cows from the Ringling troupe era, a 1116 B C decree praising moderate drinking, a pineapple fact, and roving remarks on cockroaches and pests. It also recalls doughnut distribution during WW I, earnings and drinking patterns, sea lore, and Mayflower beer aboard. L M Boyd offers contact details and a Seattle mailing address.
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