Officials report plot to kill Honduras president
The armed forces disclosed a plot to kill President Carlos Roberto Reina and kidnap prominent businessmen to destabilize Honduras. Col. Napoleon Santos said three Nicaraguans and a Honduran are involved, denying earlier arrests. Reina, 68, took office Jan. 27 amid the promised moral revolution in a 4.7 million population country bordered by Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala.
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Congressmen retire after terms fade long service
Washington AP reports Rep. Jamie Whitten the longest-serving member of Congress and Rep. Jim Bacchus of Florida will retire this term. Whitten, 84, has held office since 1941 and led the Appropriations Committee from 1979 to 1992 before a stroke. Bacchus, a Democrat from Florida’s Space Coast, narrowly won re-election in 1992 and will not seek a third term.
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Total Nutrition Challenge diet scoring sheet
The reader is prompted to take the Total Nutrition Challenge and score daily intake across food groups. It lists servings questions for milk and dairy, meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains, with scoring ranges and notes from Marcia Houck, Franklin County Extension Agent.
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Clinton defends trustworthiness in health debate rally
President Clinton, in a Charlotte town hall, faced questions on Whitewater, his wife’s cattle futures gains, and his health care and crime proposals. He defended his credibility, disclosed tax returns, and urged continuing investigations while promising progress on domestic priorities.
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Zulus Defy Emergency to March in Natal City
In Empangeni 10,000 Zulus swarmed the streets defying a state of emergency as police and troops stood by. Chiefs call for a sovereign Zulu state amid political violence deaths in Natal. police fear further bloodshed as casualties rise toward the record toll.
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Biosphere 2 break in by former crew member speaker says
Abigail Alling, a former Biosphere 2 manager, defended opening an airlock to protect living crew amid alleged mismanagement after Ed Bass took control via a court order. Four doors were left open and windows damaged as intruders struck, with Alling and Mark Van Thille named as suspects in trespassing and criminal damage cases.
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