Rebels declare victory as Rwanda flare eased near Goma
From Goma Zaire rebels say they swept away Hutu government resistance and a cease-fire is in place amid a mass refugee exodus. Up to 1 million Hutus fled in five days with 170 deaths as cross border shelling ceased and Gunfire risk shifted to refugee flows into Goma and Bukavu. Red Cross warns dysentery and epidemic risk. Kagame claims control of Rwanda up to the French protection zone and a five year presidency for Bizimungu.
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Rwanda
Goma
Geneva
Red Cross
Bukavu
Tony Burgener
Burgener
Kigali
Paul Kagame
Zaire
Kagame
U.N
Pasteur Bizimungu
Year round return to Arthur W. Edwards Elementary opens Craven County program
Craven County schools start early with 538 Arthur W. Edwards students in year round classes while 277 will resume August 15 under the traditional calendar. Principal Linda Little notes first day jitters. students and parents describe mixed feelings as summer ends and routines begin. Erin Welsh and Ramona Welsh share adjustments and excitement for music and cursive as others head inside.
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Arthur W. Edwards
Craven County
Linda Little
Ramona Welsh
Erin
Erin Welsh
State surpluses used for raises not tax relief defense
State lawmakers say a $1 billion revenue surplus was used to fund teacher and state employee raises and education spending. Tax reform advocates argue the legislature missed a chance to offset a $600 million tax increase from 1991, while some money remains in reserves for unspecified relief. Wake County Democrat House Speaker Dan Blue defends the budget, noting $46 million for schools, staff, and equipment. Senate proposal sought to repeal the intangibles tax with a 1 percent surcharge on other investments.
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Dave Murray
North Carolina Taxpayers United
General Assembly
Dan Blue
Wake County
Blue
North Carolina
Senate
Sen
Dennis Winner
D-Buncombe
North Caroli
Woman dies after being struck by two cars in Bayboro
New Bern woman Tamara Lou Karich, 36, died early Sunday after being struck around 3 a.m. by a 1982 Chevrolet driven by Troy Jones, then by a second vehicle, a 1970 Ford van driven by Brenda Frazer. Investigating trooper says Karich was impaired. no charges filed. Damage to Jones's car estimated at $500. no damage to Frazer's van.
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New Bern
Bayboro
Tamara Lou Karich
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State Highway Patrol
David Brinkley
Karich
Troy Jones
Brenda Frazer
Jones
Brinkley
J.M. Mims
Frazer
Gardener Katie Caton Showcases Two-Pound Tomato Pride
Craven County gardener Katie Caton displays a pair of large tomatoes grown near US 17 North by the Caton community. She has canned 30 bushels so far, crediting tender care and rich black soil as the secret to big juicy yields.
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Katie Caton
US 17
Caton
Craven County
Fragment Shoemaker Levy 9 hits Jupiter in massive explosion
A fragment from Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 struck Jupiter early today. Fragment G unleashed an enormous fireball brighter than the planet and released energy near 250 million megatons of TNT, creating temperatures over 30 000 degrees. Scientists described the impact as a monumental blast.
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Shoemaker Levy
Jupiter
Earth
Eugene Shoemaker
U.S. Geological Survey
Pressure on Haiti grows as sanctions and threat of invasion loom
U S officials led by Warren Christopher say international sanctions may force Haiti's military rulers from power though a invasion remains possible. Christopher, in Jerusalem, says force is not preferred but may be required. Panetta notes US cannot ignore turmoil and refugees while Perry signals invasion talks. Critics argue administration moves too fast, with Dole opposing military action to restore democracy.
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Haiti
U.S
Christopher
Jerusalem
NBC
United States
Panetta
William Perry
Romania
Dole
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