Haitians face new refugee disaster off Haiti coast
Survivors say an overcrowded boat capsized off Haiti's west coast, spilling about 200 refugees attempting to reach America. The incident follows a surge in Haitian departures after a policy change, with officials reporting a record daily interception and ongoing evacuations amid dire political violence and poverty.
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Marines to sail for Haiti amid sanctions push
A four ship amphibious group with about 2000 Marines will depart to Haiti Wednesday to support evacuations if needed as Clinton administration tightens economic sanctions. Lead ships include USS Inchon Trenton Portland and Spartanburg County joining USS Wasp offshore with 65 Marines aboard for training and enforcement of the embargo.
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Fireworks Display Sparks Pride and Music Over New Bern Riverfront
Hundreds watched Monday night as New Bern lit the riverfront with a 20 minute Fourth of July show. Patriotic songs played through a 5,000 watt system while aerial debris flashed in the sky. Families along Bicentennial Park and Lawson Creek Park praised the spectacle.
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Crash investigators plan to interview USAir pilots
Federal officials plan interviews with pilots to determine the cause of USAir Flight 1016’s crash near Charlotte. NTSB investigator John Hammerschmidt called the surviving crew essential to the probe, noting Captain Michael Greenlee and First Officer James Hayes survived after 37 people died.
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Fed policy in doubt as dollar wobble prompts rate debate
Central bankers face a fifth anticipated rate move this year amid a sliding dollar. Economists split on Fed action with some predicting restraint while Clinton calls careful handling. FOMC meets to review economy as dollar weakness tests policy and currency interventions are weighed.
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