Clinton unveils final budget with billions for new programs
President Clinton proposes a $1.84 trillion budget for the year starting Oct 1, targeting health care expansion and targeted tax cuts while promising debt reduction by 2013. The plan pits Democrats against Republicans over non Social Security surpluses and funding for health coverage, prescription drugs, and education.
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Bomb hits hotel as Northern Ireland tensions rise
A rural hotel in Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, was bombed by Continuity IRA members while warnings evacuated the area. No injuries were reported as political leaders debate disarmament and the future of the Good Friday power sharing cabinet amid stalled peace talks. Gerry Adams urged disbanding of dissidents and pressed Britain to drop plans to suspend cabinet powers.
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Hijackers seize Ariana Airlines flight from Kabul to London
An Ariana Airlines plane was seized after takeoff from Kabul on a domestic leg to Mazar e Sharif, with hijackers releasing hostages at stops in Tashkent and Aktyubinsk and nine more in Moscow before resuming flight toward Stansted. Negotiations involve Britain and other governments while unclear hijacker count ranges from eight to twenty.
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Palestinians threaten to end peace talks with Israel
Palestinians warn they may break off the talks if mediation fails with 17.5 percent of the West Bank land to be pulled back. Nabil Amr says the fate rests with Clinton, while Yasser Rabha demands mediator responses. Barak blames Palestinian stance as talks pause ahead of a deadline.
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Tragic custody case shows troubled family ties and abuse claims
Keith Podzebka, accused of killing his 8 year old half sister, was accused by his step parents of lying and getting expelled. The couple say they avoided the boy after he stole a shotgun and shoes. The boys were placed in foster care and their mother pleaded guilty to child neglect. The family plans to donate the body to science at the University of Tennessee. Judy Smith of Utica expressed concern the child may have faced abuse at home. The Associated Press contributed.
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Woman hears gunshots from upstairs apartment
A downstairs resident told police a hole in her ceiling suggested a bullet passed through during the incident at the upstairs apartment. Sweeny said a bullet was not found Sunday night and investigators continue to determine why the man was there.
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