Carter criticizes fund-raising saga on CNN
Former President Carter says both parties share blame for a system where Americans feel they must contribute to get government action. He cites perceived influence of large donations on policy and laments a system in need of fixing. Democrats and Republicans push fund-raising graft allegations amid investigations and tapes.
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Ex-champ Muhammad Ali auction boosts bids at Christie's
Beverly Hills auction drew about 1.3 million from 4000 Ali related items. A robe Ali wore in the 1974 Foreman win sold for 140000 with a hidden astrologer note. Shoes from Zaire fetched 52000 while trunks went for 50000 and Cassius Clay robe 20000. Ali disavowed personal benefit from the sale.
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Soros pledges health reform and gunmmilitary aid to Russia
American financier George Soros announced plans to add 300 million to 500 million dollars in philanthropic aid to Russia over three years. He outlined eight focus areas including maternal and child health tuberculosis control and training for military reform and retraining veterans. Plans remain under development and allocations not yet set.
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Global warming treaty delayed US position awaited by Kyoto talks
The vast nine nation negotiation on limits for greenhouse gas emissions presses toward a pact. Clinton officials face political hurdles and delays while European Union calls for cuts of 15 to 20 percent from 1990 levels. Industry groups warn of job losses as talks head to Kyoto with developing nations likely to face a future regime.
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Mir cosmonauts boost power with internal spacewalk
Anatoly Solovyov and Pavel Vinogradov reconfigured cables aboard the damaged Spektr module to align solar panels with the sun and improve power on the Mir. They removed debris, connected cables to the Kristall computer, and sought to attach a hatch cable. The four hour operation drew applause from Mission Control while test steps remained. U.S. astronaut David Wolf monitored from the Soyuz capsule.
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I Know What You Did Last Summer Dominates October Box Office
The horror thriller led with an estimated 16.1 million in its debut, beating The Devil's Advocate which earned 12.2 million in its first weekend. Kiss the Girls placed third with 7 million after three weeks, while Seven Years in Tibet held at No. 4 with 6.57 million.
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