Black WWI heroes honored with Medal of Honor at White House
President Clinton awarded seven World War I veterans the Medal of Honor, making them the first Black soldiers to receive the nation’s highest valor award for that war. Vernon Baker, the only survivor, led a unit through German defenses in Italy in 1945 and ordered a retreat after reinforcing efforts failed. The group’s recognition followed decades of lobbying amid claims of racial bias in early decorations.
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Key compromise seals deal for wider peace in Mideast
In Jerusalem Israel and the Palestinians pursue a paper agreement to extend the rural West Bank withdrawal beyond September 1997 with U S guarantees. Arafat Hussein and Netanyahu, aided by Dennis Ross, work to finalize a draft amid cabinet dissent and unresolved prison releases and security for a Palestinian airport.
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Mir-hound savors Earth before Mir flight
CAPE CANAVERAL FLA Astronaut-athlete Jerry Linenger, bound for the Mir space station for four months, spends his last Earth days running miles and swimming in the Atlantic. The 41 year old triathlete spoke from the space shuttle Atlantis noting he wanted Earthling experiences to this extent. Linenger and Atlantis crew prepared for a Tuesday rendezvous with Mir to retrieve John Blaha, stationed on the outpost since September.
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Two Citadel cadets quit after harassment claims
Two of four female cadets who marched at The Citadel last summer say they were betrayed after male cadets allegedly set their clothes on fire and washed out their mouths with cleanser. Jeanie Montavlos of Charlotte says promises of safety were broken and she cannot return.
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Loved ones await word on crash victims in Raisinville
Forensic experts expect to begin notifying families today as remains identified after Thursday's Comair crash. Relatives visited the crash site in Raisinville Township, Michigan, as officials noted some identifications may require DNA tests due to severe injuries from the twin engine plane nose-diving into a frozen field.
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Bulgaria presses for early elections as protests escalate
Tens of thousands protest across Bulgaria pressing for an early vote. Government agrees to talks with opposition while workers strike at Burgas oil refinery and Varna docks. University students join demonstrations in Sofia as 100000 demonstrate nationwide. Socialists hold 125 of 240 seats.
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Strong Cyprus quake shakes Nicosia Island
A strong earthquake rattled Nicosia and other parts of Cyprus, causing buildings to sway for about 40 seconds. No damage or injuries were reported. The tremor was felt in Egypt and Lebanon, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 per the Lebanese Geological Center.
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Greek archaeologists find Euripides mug in Salamis cave
Greece’s Culture Ministry released a photo of a fragmented limestone cup engraved with Euripides’ name found in a Salamis cave used as a writing den. Archaeologist Yannes Solos and a 15 member team began in 1994 after studying Philochoros Satyros and Aulus Gellus, seeking more remains of the 5th century B C writer of 92 plays including Medea and The Bacchae.
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