Washington Alexis faces scrutiny over labor secretary bid
Republican leaders question Alexis Washington's involvement in political gatherings and demand backup documentation from her time directing the Wire House Office of Public Liaison. Senate figures say no decision yet but require answers to COP concerns before confirmation.
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Lawyers claim jeans planted as evidence in Rosenbaum slaying case
Lawyers for Lemrick Nelson Jr claim police swapped jeans in the Rosenbaum murder probe, arguing the size 38 pants in evidence do not fit Nelson who now wears size 33. They request he try them on in court to challenge the prosecution theory linking the garments to the crime.
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Apple Computer announces broad price cuts in 27 percent sweep
SAN JOSE Calif Apple Computer Inc cuts prices up to 27 percent across Power Macintosh and Performa lines and servers as it accelerates restructuring led by chairman Gil Amelio. The reductions, following similar cuts last fall, aim to boost demand though analysts warn the move signals sluggish sales and job cuts are possible.
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Peru and Japan leaders discuss Lima hostage crisis
Peru's Alberto Fujimori and Japan's Ryutaro Hashimoto meet in Toronto to debate the six week Lima hostage crisis. Fujimori defends a tough stance while warning against risks and upholding the rebels' responsibility for captives.
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China warns Taiwan against independence moves
Beijing accuses Taiwan authorities of veering toward independence by planning to dismantle provincial government. Xinhua cites a Communist Party spokesman saying separatist forces deny Taiwan’s status as a Chinese province. The Nationalists’ proposal to scrap provincial bodies deepens tension as calls for reunification wane.
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Holocaust era bank records under review by Swiss panel
DAYOS Switzerland A US funded panel led by former Federal Reserve chair Paul Volcker ordered a search of Swiss bank documents to determine if Holocaust victims’ assets were concealed. The probe follows claims that up to seven billion dollars remained in Nazi era deposits as banks shred documents and dispute over archival destruction.
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Defense chief condemns bloody hazing in Marines
Defense Secretary William Cohen and General Charles Krulak condemned Marines for brutal hazing captured on videotape at Camp LeJeune. The tapes show blood pinning and violent initiation of paratroopers from 1991 to 1993. Nine Marines remain on active duty as investigations proceed.
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Jury Deliberations Restart After Racial Bias Removal
After three days of scrapped deliberations, the panel restarted when Caraway the only Black woman juror was removed for misconduct. A replacement was an Asian American man bringing a mixed verdict pool as the new jury of twelve began five hours of talks before weekend.
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Clinton and Republicans clash over tax plan details
Clinton proposes targeted tax cuts to lower payments to foreign governments and expands credits for families with children and college expenses. Aims include a $500 per child credit, tuition credits up to $1500 annually, and education expense deductions. Capital gains relief eyed for homes and investments, with Republicans seeking broader cuts. Clinton seeks balanced budget by 2002 amid stalled negotiations.
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