Toll climbs as Seoul mall disaster lingers despite rescue effort
Nine days after the Sampoong Department Store collapse left more than 1,000 inside, the death toll reached 180 with about 240 still unaccounted. Heavy rain halted rescue work overnight, then resumed as workers found 20 bodies and a 21 year old clerk survived. In other world news, Greenpeace clash with French commandos near Mururoa Atoll left two injured by tear gas. Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest ahead of her six year detention ending.
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USDA ill equipped to catch stamp fraud
Washington reports that GAO warns the Agriculture Department lacks resources to police the food stamp program. Trafficking schemes enable millions in benefits to be laundered as lawmakers weigh welfare reforms.
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Clinton expected to OK base list plan after job assurances
Clinton aides press to accept the defense base closing commission report with assurances that some jobs in California and Texas can be privatized. Former Senator Alan Dixon told Deputy Defense Secretary John White the private sector can absorb thousands of jobs at McClellan near Sacramento and Kelly in San Antonio. The White House weighs final decision by Saturday after reviewing Pentagon briefing and the commission’s authority to privatize.
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Smith seeks speedy trial in drownings of two sons
Union, S.C. Susan Smith wishes for a quick verdict as she faces two murder charges for drowning her sons Michael 3 and Alex 14 months in a lake near Union. Her minister Rev Mark Long says she is prepared for any outcome and hopes the proceedings end swiftly.
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