City plans overhaul of recreation center to attract youth
Barnard describes the center as largely symbolic and aims to move the city’s youth basketball program into schools. He envisions a transformed facility with a TV room, game room, pool, air hockey, and video games at minimal cost. The center will remain closed until officials feel it’s safe to reopen. Huffman supports the plan and Barnard says they want to draw public attention.
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Harrier flight simulators train pilots at Cherry Point
The AV-8B Harrier simulation complex helps 115 aviators and 69 student pilots prepare through three trainers, offering weather, G forces, and ship operations scenarios. Instructors emphasize realistic missions, cost efficiency, and the value of simulated mistakes before real flights.
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Medicaid funding formula sparks state equity debate
Texas Comptroller John Sharp proposes a Medicaid block grant using each state's share of the U S population and per capita income to determine annual grants. Florida Governor Lawton Chiles backs an annual adjusted formula based on poverty rates and population growth as the measure of need.
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Washington
Estimated Medicaid cuts in South under budget plans
The Associated Press reports estimated cuts in projected federal Medicaid spending in the South over seven years, measured in millions, as proposed by the House passed balanced budget plan and the Senate Budget Committee version. Details on how Medicaid funds and state participation rules will be determined will unfold as Congress advances implementation.
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Recession Pressure From Cuts and Spending Slow Growth
Economists warn that eliminating hundreds of federal programs trimming Medicare and Medicaid growth and limiting Social Security payments could slow growth or trigger a recession. The expansion is five years old and already slowed by Fed rate hikes. Analysts expect a soft landing though a recession remains possible.
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Connie Chung Leaves CBS Evening News Anchoring Duo
CBS announced Connie Chung has left the CBS Evening News anchoring duo with Dan Rather. Rather will anchor solo starting Monday. Chung remains under contract with CBS News amid talks about her future and the fate of Eye to Eye.
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Former Defense Secretary Aspin Hospitalized for Stroke
Former Defense Secretary Les Aspin was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center after a stroke in critical condition. Spokesman Michael Tebo said Aspin was awake and lucid on arrival, with several days critical but hopeful for recovery. President Clinton expressed sadness and wished him a speedy recovery.
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New Bern Resident Antonio Andrews on Gas Cost Strain
Antonio Andrews, a resident of New Bern and employee at a fast food supply firm, says he enjoys church and sports. He notes gas price increases cut into his summer travel budget, from about $25 weekly to $30 or $35.
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New Bern
Iran to call off hunt for Salman Rushdie
Iran reportedly will not order assassins for Salman Rushdie and will urge Muslims to obey host country laws. The fatwa issued in 1989 remains theoretically in place, though officials say Tehran will not carry out the sentence. European nations press Iran to lift it or face more sanctions.
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Salman Rushdie
Sunday Telegraph
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Lee Islam
Kasparov Beats Computer In Cologne Rematch
World champion Garry Kasparov defeats a brainy chess computer in a rematch promoted by Intel at Westdeutsche Rundfunk studios in Cologne. Intel touts the machine’s ability to analyze over 100000 positions per second.
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Friends stage benefit for medical bills for George Kirby
The 71 year old comedian George Kirby, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, receives support as friends including Reese, Barbara McNair, Williams, Debbie Allen, Sherman Hemsley and Rip Ti stage a benefit to help cover his medical costs. He expressed surprise at the gesture.
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Controversy over Richard's therapy and caregivers
A mother questions the treatment of a four year old boy Richard as a court ordered removal unsettles many. Dr. Bennett Leventhal criticizes the chosen therapist Karen Moriarty for lacking child psychology training while Moriarty defends her role. The Illinois Supreme Court declined to appoint an independent psychiatrist to assist Richard during the transition as his case draws national attention.
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