Adopting Global Interest Saved Drug Smuggling Dog
An Old English sheepdog nearly died after cocaine-filled condoms were surgically implanted in her abdomen by smugglers. The dog arrived at Kennedy Airport from Colombia as cargo, and a man linked to the scheme was arrested when attempting to claim her. Thousands offered to adopt the dog nationwide after the rescue and surgery by a Queens veterinarian.
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North to press fund-raising for 1996 Clinton defeat
Oliver North will continue nationwide fundraising under Team America to defeat President Clinton in 1996. His PAC V-PAC will keep Virginia focus, with spokesman Mark Merritt noting past Senate bid groundwork. North plans a CNN Larry King Live appearance at 9 p.m. to outline intentions.
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Former Miami mayor Martinez wins sixth term in tight race
Raul Martinez, former mayor of Hialeah, defeats Nilo Juri by 1,181 votes after absentee ballots forged allegations. The race followed a 1991 racketeering verdict reversal and a judge-ordered new election. Prosecutors seek retrial on extortion charges involving developers.
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Quayle to reveal 1996 plans early in new year
Former Vice President Dan Quayle left Indianapolis hospital after eight days of treatment for blood clots in his lungs. He said he would recover fully and reveal his political future early in 1995, with plans to decide soon on a 1996 Republican nomination bid.
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Pilot suspended for questioning safety of planes
Steve Fredrick, a pilot for American Eagle, was suspended without pay after he refused to disclose contents of a satchel and questioned the safety of the ATR turboprop fleet following a crash that killed 68. Airline confirms suspension and says misconduct is being investigated.
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Glacier surge halts as Bering Glacier stops near sea
The Bering Glacier in Alaska, once advancing toward the Pacific at up to 300 feet daily, has halted its southward surge five miles from the ocean. Bruce Molina of USGS notes the world’s largest surging glacier advanced six miles between Oct 1993 and July 1994, reversing 25 years of northward retreat. The 123 mile long, 2,300 square mile ice sheet is up to a half mile thick in places.
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Young man imitates rock star death and kills himself in Tracy
Gaston Lyle Senac, 20, in Tracy California, died after propping a 12 gauge shotgun and kneeling with the gun to his head while stating he would imitate Kurt Cobain. Witnesses said the gun fired, killing him instantly in his apartment. Cobain, Nirvana frontman, died by suicide with a shotgun on April 27.
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Rubin as Treasury secretary nominee shapes postrecession policy
Washington profile of Robert Rubin, 56, as a top economic adviser and potential Treasury secretary candidate. Notes his Goldman Sachs career since 1966, quiet negotiating style, Senate confirmation concerns, and a looming clash with a Republican-controlled Congress. Mentions his NYC residence, Democratic leanings, and global business ties.
Submarine remains debated as Pearl Harbor tribute held
Photos in Pearl Harbor show two sunken submarines with one reportedly missing, a mound on the harbor floor near the USS Arizona Memorial sparks new scrutiny. Independent historians will review the evidence as Adm. Zlatoper presides at the memorial while Clinton designates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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Hubble reveals distant galaxies and early universe
NASA released Hubble Space Telescope images of objects up to 14 billion light years away, showing fragments of galaxies and ragged star groupings. Researchers note many objects with no present day counterparts and confirm debates on the universe’s age, previously estimated at 8 to 12 billion years.
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Space Telescope Science Institute
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Neighborhood march gives hope against crack dealers
Neighborhood residents weary of crack dealers join a march through the streets. Police say crime rates are falling nationwide with violent crime down 16 percent in six months per FBI data. Marchers, including Ellis and Lt. Rowand, vow to keep pressure on dealers as locals praise the effort and pray for safety.
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Syracuse
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