Elian custody clash escalates as relatives defy order
In Miami the Elian Gonzalez case intensifies as relatives vow to resist a government order to surrender the Cuban boy for transfer to Washington. Attorney General Reno threatened enforcement if the family does not bring Elian to Opa-locka airport, with police mobilized and a potential court challenge pending.
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Compromise on rebel flag moves forward in South Carolina
The South Carolina Senate approved a compromise to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse dome and relocate a similar banner behind a monument, with a 36 to 7 vote. The NAACP rejected the plan, pledging to keep the tourism boycott, while Gov. Hodges supported the measure and debate continued ahead of House approval. Serena Williams withdrew from Hilton Head event amid NAACP boycott support.
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Jury Rejects Son’s Bid to Free Sheppard in 1954 Slaying
In Cleveland, an eight member jury unanimously ruled Sam Reese Sheppard failed to prove his father Dr. Sam Sheppard was wrongfully imprisoned for the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard. The verdict ends a long legal saga linked to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling and the inspiration for The Fugitive.
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GOP Faces Senate Hurdle In Marriage Penalty Tax Cut
The GOP pushes a $248 billion 10 year tax cut to reduce the marriage penalty, but faces Senate delay as Democrats reserve 10 amendments and oppose rushing the measure. Leader Daschle says amendments reflect budget surplus priorities while GOP insists on quick votes. Clinton opposes both bills citing budget impact. House earlier passed a smaller version and failed to approve a constitutional tax vote.
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Congress poised to approve GOP 1.8 trillion budget plan
Congress moves toward final approval of a Republican drafted 1.8 trillion budget for fiscal 2001 with tax cuts, debt reduction, and extra funding for defense education and medical research. House vote is due today, Senate action likely tonight or Friday morning as Clinton argues for protection of domestic programs amid anticipated clashes.
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FDA approves Visudyne to slow vision loss in AMD
The FDA cleared Visudyne for age related macular degeneration, a form of blindness common after 50. The drug is light activated and cannot restore lost sight but in trials helped some patients retain more vision. Experts caution it is not a cure or for all AMD patients.
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