Clinton uses line-item veto to cut 38 military projects
President Clinton will veto 38 military construction items worth 287 million in a new line-item veto, eliminating projects not meeting White House criteria. Spokesman Mike McCurry said some projects were worthy but failed to qualify. no specific projects named. Senate leaders dispute details while planning restoration efforts.
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Supreme Court lets stand immigration dispute ruling
Arizona and California failed to obtain Supreme Court review over a claimed invasion by illegal immigrants. The court left in place lower court decisions labeling the dispute a political question beyond judicial reach.
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Russian effort to undock Progress M-35 from Mir delays
Progress M-35 failed to disengage from Mir when commanded. Ground controllers planned a later attempt as a second ship, Progress M-36, carrying over 2 tons of supplies, was set to dock Tuesday night. The old cargo ship will burn up after detaching, while Atlantis delivered replacement gear and repair parts for Mir.
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Milosevic maintains grip as Serbia Montenegrin vote tight
In Serbia Milosevic ally Lilic leads Seselj with about 47 to 50 percent as 85 percent of results come in, while Montenegro shows Bulatovic slight edge over Djukanovic with 99.7 percent counted. Turnout near 50 percent risks a rerun in Serbia and a runoff in Montenegro. Opposition boycotts and media control cited as reasons for doubts about fairness.
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Kiss the Girls Tops Weekend Box Office in Thrilling Thriller Pack
The thriller Kiss the Girls led the weekend box office with an estimated 13.4 million, while Soul Food earned 8.5 million and The Peacemaker 8.4 million. The surge signals thrillers dominate fall and that moviegoing has become a year-round business, with U Turn opening at 2.7 million and overall receipts up 39 percent from last year.
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