State Department suspends Boeing Sea Launch project
The State Department halted Boeing's 500 million Sea Launch commercial rocket program after the company disclosed information to Russian and Ukrainian partners without required permission. Boeing says it will implement export controls and train staff to prevent further disclosures while a review determines potential legal violations.
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Los Angeles
State Department
Boeing
Pacific Ocean
Dick Dalton
Washington, D.C
U.S
Rsc-Energia
Moscow
KB Yuzhnoye/PO
Dalton
Jury begins embezzlement trial of Whitewater figure
Susan McDougal, once tied to the Whitewater affair, faces embezzlement charges in Santa Monica for allegedly stealing 150000 as a Mehta bookkeeper. The judge warned jurors the Whitewater link has no part in the case, with McDougal stating she is ready to proceed despite health issues.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Susan McDougal
Whitewater
Clinton
McDougal
Zubin Mehta
Nancy
Mehtas
California
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Arkansas
Bell Atlantic strike disrupts some services across 13 states
On the first business day of a strike, about 73 000 Bell Atlantic workers across 13 Eastern states and Washington DC stayed off the job while managers filled in. Talks continued in New York and Washington over a three year contract focusing on nonunion staffing for new technology. Pickets from Maine to Virginia, with some vandalism, accompanied the walkout as crews warned of possible delays in bill payments and service calls.
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New York
Bell Atlantic
Washington, D.C
Washington
Candice Johnson
Communications Workers of America
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Nynex
Eric Rabe
Rabe
Lindsay Johnston
Philadelphia
Maine
Virginia
Bronx
Queens
City expands domestic partner law in San Francisco
San Francisco lawmakers voted unanimously to expand the city domestic partner benefits ordinance. The measure requires private businesses with city contracts to extend partner benefits and customer discounts for domestic partners, with Mayor Willie Brown expected to sign. Supporters cite human rights while business groups back the move as smart competition.
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San Francisco
Willie Brown
U.S
Mark Leno
Washington
House
Frank Riggs
Calif
Riggs
Families of switched babies plan close contact in Virginia
Amiable relations form as the Johnson family and Rebecca's relatives expect ongoing contact. DNA results due later this week may confirm the switch at UV Medical Center. Families prefer informal custody talks, aiming to keep children in their raised homes. Police investigate possible deliberate switch. bracelets disputed by mother.
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Charlottesville, Va
Paula Johnson
Callie Johnson
University of Virginia Medical Center
Callie
Rebecca
Chittum
Cynthia Johnson
Johnson
USA Today
Air Force resumes B-2 training flights at Whiteman AFB
The Air Force restored normal B-2 bomber training at Whiteman Air Force Base Missouri after a four day suspension due to a suspected ejection seat initiator issue. Four of ten aircraft were repaired on Friday and the remaining six will return as parts arrive. Airmen described the pause as a precaution while OEA Aerospace investigated the device.
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Whiteman Air Force Base
Air Force
Whiteman
Bruce Sprecher
O.E.A. Aerospace
Governor weighs special prosecutor in Ramsey case
Colorado Governor Roy Romer said he expects four prosecutors to report on the JonBenet Ramsey case within a week and will decide whether to act. He warned he may not appoint a special prosecutor to avoid disrupting the investigation. A Boulder detective’s scathing resignation letter renewed interest in potential action. JonBenet Ramsey was killed in Boulder on December 26, 1996.
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Denver
Roy Romer
JonBenet Ramsey
Romer
Colorado
Boulder
Steve Thomas
Hunter
Ramseys
JonBenet
Svea Beauty Ly
John
Poneto
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