Armed man halts JFK flight to Las Vegas
A man with a handgun boarded National Airlines Flight 192 late at JFK New York and held the pilot hostage briefly after ordering the door shut. Passengers panicked and rushed for the exits as authorities including New York police and the FBI moved in.
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OJ Simpson Goes Online for Question and Answer Session
OJ Simpson logs on to the Web to answer questions from readers for 9.95 each. He says he is not an Internet user but joined the online Q and A to counter what he calls an inaccurate media portrayal of his case. Simpson was acquitted in criminal court but found liable in civil court for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
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Germany Mourns Its Dead After Concorde Crash Tragedy
In Moenchengladbach Margret Frentzen and her husband Klaus celebrated her 50th birthday and planned a luxury 16 day Concorde cruise. Neighbors recall her longing for adventure as Germany observes a national day of mourning with debris found along the crash path.
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FTC Backs Self-Regulated Ad Privacy Plan
The Federal Trade Commission voted 4-1 to endorse the Network Advertising Initiative self-regulatory plan. Privacy advocates criticized the move as industry driven, noting vague language and few concrete protections as the plan takes effect immediately.
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Ford to raise SUV fuel efficiency by 2005
Ford Motor Co says its sport utility vehicles will gain about 25 percent in fuel economy by 2005, roughly five miles per gallon, using lighter weight, better aerodynamics, and more efficient engines and transmissions. Jim Clark, Ford executive, vows attention to every nut and bolt.
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City's late charge sparks flood of complaints
The city faces a surge of calls to the city manager and Billing and Collection Department over a late fee on water bills. An assistant city manager says enforcing due dates helps draw interest and keeps rates from rising. See CHARGE on Page 2A.
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