U.S. China clash in first spy plane talks over crash
Talks in Beijing exposed sharply diverging views on the April collision of a U.S. EP-3E and a Chinese fighter. Beijing blamed the U.S. pilot, pressed to end surveillance flights near China, and sought the plane's return, while Washington pressed for continued air rights and the crew’s release.
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Mississippi voters keep rebel symbol on flag
Mississippi voters chose to keep the 1894 state flag with the Confederate emblem, rejecting an alternative that would replace the emblem with 20 stars. The final tally was 488,630 for keeping the flag and 267,812 for replacement.
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Teen births and multiple births decline in latest study
A government report shows triplet and higher order births fell in 1999 after rising through the 1990s while teen birth rates hit a record low. Experts attribute declines to improved fertility therapies and ongoing public health efforts. teen activity leveling off and older women births rising.
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U S trade deficit hits lowest since 1999
The Commerce Department reports February’s trade gap at 27 billion dollars, down 18.8 percent from January and the smallest since December 1999. Imports fell 4.4 percent in the month, led by petroleum and footwear, while deficits with China narrowed and those with Japan widened.
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Bush to deny aid to drug convicts
The Bush administration will enforce a law denying federal financial aid to students with drug convictions. Previously, applicants who did not answer the question were not rejected, but now untruthful or missing responses will lead to denial. Critics argue the rule harms poorer students.
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