Clinton voice on Lewinsky affair shows remorse short speech
Democratic lawmakers say President Clinton wishes he had time to reflect before addressing the nation after admitting the improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky. They urge a softer, humbler message and forgiveness while acknowledging public concerns about accountability.
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Danielle weakens as Bonnie lingers offshore for Atlantic storm
SAMI AP reports Danielle, far from land and weaker than Bonnie, is moving northwest away from the United States with winds near 80 mph and expected to strengthen before turning north. The storm is the season’s fourth, while Bonnie caused major damage in North Carolina with $1 to $2 billion in losses.
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Titanic still sails past $600 million at NA box office
On video eve Titanic remains a box office beacon, surpassing $600 million in North America after nine months. Blade tops weekend with 11.1 million, while Star Wars nears $461 million domestic. Mary expands to 215 more screens and climbs 14 percent to 8.8 million.
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Titanic video release aims for all time sales record
Los Angeles AP reports Titanic goes on sale at 12:01 a.m. across North America with Paramount shipping 20 million video sets. Industry analysts see it as the biggest live action video title, potentially surpassing Jurassic Park’s 17 million. stores like Blockbuster and Best Buy open at midnight to sell early. Bruce Apar calls Titanic the biggest video event in years and a driver for other sales.
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Albright defends Bosnia unity and open capital
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright rejects Serb and Croat calls to partition Bosnia. She appeals for a just peace with Sarajevo as an open city for all groups, noting progress observed during her two day tour of Croatia and Bosnia. Refugees return and rebuilding proceeds as Volkswagen resumes production in Sarajevo.
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Relatives bury crash victims in Ecuador
Relatives of Ecuador plane crash victims criticized crew and civil aviation officials for allowing takeoff after repeated engine start failures. The Tupolev 154 burst into flames on takeoff at Quito Mariscal Sucre, clipping two homes and a shop before crashing into a field, killing 79. Survivor Rodrigo Crespo tried to stop the flight but was turned away. none of the crew survived.
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Indian flood toll tops 1020 as villages vanish
Police search 20 villages believed swallowed by floodwaters in Uttar Pradesh. Aid workers pull bodies from the swollen Ganges area as rescuers struggle with limited boats and widespread destruction. Kripa Shankar Pandey reports from Gorakhpur amid the disaster zone.
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Panama votes down proxy term limit in decisive referendum
Panama rejected a constitutional reform 64 to 34 percent, blocking President Ernesto Perez Balladares from seeking a second term. He praised the vote as strengthening democracy and pledged a peaceful transfer of power on Sept. 1, 1999 as U.S. canal handover nears. Critics accused all sides of self interest amid looming canal control.
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