Supreme Court weighs congressional term limits challenges
The Supreme Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of state imposed term limits for Congress. States have enacted limits since 1990, affecting the House and Senate. Justices consider the qualifications clause and the states' power to regulate elections, with a decision expected by late June.
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Clinton to defend gays in military policy in Supreme Court
The Clinton administration will not ask the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court order reinstating Navy sonar operator Keith Meinhold, who disclosed he is gay in 1992. Solicitor General Drew Days gave no reason for not seeking review of that case, while other old policy challenges await decisions. Yasser Arafat seeks donor pledges to meet a $700 million shortfall as the PLO region faces economic strain and potential civil unrest. EU invites Norway to join. Norwegians vote against membership with 52.6 percent opposed to 47.4 percent in a tight referendum.
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Fire kills 233 at northeastern China dance hall
A fire at a dance hall in Fuxin Liaoning province killed 233 people and injured 16, with five of the injured in serious burns. Authorities investigating as reporters cite electrical malfunction and a blaze lasting over two hours before extinguishment. Victims largely were attendees in the hall.
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Dahmer attacks spark renewed anger in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee and Madison, residents react to the murder of Jeffrey Dahmer in prison. Some call it a fitting end, others express sorrow for victims and their families. Officials note Dahmer faced 16 life sentences for his crimes and that Christopher Scarver and another inmate were injured in the assault.
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Man to face murder for killing girlfriend and planning wedding
Forrest Fuller, 28, is accused of stabbing estranged girlfriend Jodie Myers to death in a Pemberton mobile home and planning to wed the bloody corpse. He waived extradition from West Virginia amid talk of New Jersey's death penalty.
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