Clinton and Jiang to hold private chat before summit
President Clinton invites Chinese President Jiang Zemin for a roughly one hour social discussion at the White House residence ahead of their formal summit. Officials describe the meeting as casual and not a formal dispute resolution session amid protests over human rights and other issues.
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Clinton
Jiang Zemin
Jiang
White House
Boris Yeltsin
Helmut Kohl
Kohl
Jonathan Pollack
Rand Corp
Santa Monica
Calif
Nist
Capitol Hill
China
House
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Helms
People's Republic of China
Au pair trial nears jury deliberations
Louise Woodward, a British au pair, faces murder charges over the death of 8 month old Matthew Kappen in Ambridge Massachusetts. Defense attorney Barry Scheck argues the prosecution failed to prove a traumatic brain injury or shaking and slamming. The judge limited the jury to first or second degree murder or manslaughter, with acquittal on only manslaughter if proven. Woodward testified denying any shaking or hitting and defended her late hours and behavior as the trial closes.
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O.J
Woodward
Matthew
Gerard Leone Jr
Eappens
Sunil Eappen
Leone
First lady Hillary Clinton hits 50 with marathon celebrations
Hillary Rodham Clinton’s 50th birthday festivities span four days with surprise parties, parades, and a Chicago celebration. She admits fatigue from constant events, noting she feels like a piece of history as she reflects on childhood memories in Park Ridge and TV appearances. President Clinton joins a late-night bash at the Chicago Cultural Center and jokes about the long celebration.
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Associated Press
Chicago
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Clinton
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College Board
Chicago Historical Society
Chicago Cultural Center
Foley confirmed as envoy to Japan by Senate
The Senate approved Thomas Foley 91 to 0 to be the United States ambassador to Japan, replacing Walter Mondale. Wyche Fowler Jr. was also approved as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, having served since August 1996 after a swift swearing in following a terrorist bombing. The chamber also confirmed John Gordon as deputy director of the CIA and Algeron Markley as U.S. District judge for the Southern District of Ohio, with 22 judges confirmed this year. Senator Tom Harkin blocked two Fed nominees over policy disagreements rather than qualifications.
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D-Ga
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Ohio
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Judiciary Committee
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D Iown
Fed
Edward Gramlich
Virginia
Roger Walton Ferguson
Massachusetts
President Clinton hampered by laryngitis again
President Clinton spoke with a hoarse voice at a Democratic Leadership Council event attributing his laryngitis to a weekend weather change and visitors for Hillary Clinton's 50th birthday. White House aide said allergies and overuse of his voice contribute, with doctors prescribing nasal spray and rest.
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Clinton
Democratic Leadership Council
Hillary Rodham Clinton
White House
Mike McCurry
McCurry
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