Clinton visit praised but offers no cash aid to Hong Kong
President Clinton’s Hong Kong stopover drew praise from local papers yet offered no concrete assistance as Hong Kong plunges into recession. Officials cite China-US ties and a 4.1 billion dollar package as steps to ease economic pain while pro democracy advocates seek faster reform.
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Clinton seeks stricter rules to protect U S food supply
U S Senate subcommittee chair Thad Cochran urged delegation of FDA duties to states amid rising foodborne illness. CDC experts warned outbreaks of travelers diarrhea from E coli and salmonella in breakfast cereal highlight gaps in safety. FDA data show rising recalls since 1986 and calls to extend import safety powers beyond meat and poultry.
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Albany Lottery Draws Friday Winning Numbers
The Daily Number lottery picks include a Win Four draw with number 1s and Take 5 results 5 16 18 24 26. Pick 10 numbers listed 2 5 6 13 17 19 24 37 41 42 50 53 63 64 67 70 71 76.
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Court Rules Illegal to Buy Witness Testimony in 3-0 Ruling
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled that promising fenieney to witnesses for testimony is illegal, a decision that could affect Timothy McVeigh's appeal and the conduct of prosecutors in criminal cases. The ruling, issued in July 1998, sparked debate among prosecutors and defense lawyers about government practices and impact on high profile cases.
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Kevorkian Rebukes Michigan Law on Assisted Death Bill
Dr. Jack Kevorkian mocked Michigan lawmakers after they passed a bill banning assisted death by own action. Gov. Engler plans to sign, making the act a crime punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine beginning Sept. 1. Kevorkian criticized the Legislature as a tool of the Inquisition.
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Memorial fund seeks trademark for Diana's image
The British government objects to a memorial fund attempting to trademark Princess Diana's image. Trustees say they will challenge the ruling, as reported by The Times. After a seven month inquiry, four copyright examiners from the national Patent Office led the review.
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Aftershock in Turkey sparks panic and injuries
A magnitude 5.1 aftershock jolted southern Turkey causing panic and injuring 27 people, with authorities reporting hundreds more affected as the tremor rattled the region today.
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Carbon monoxide sicken 47 at New Mexico shopping center
Two waves of illnesses struck a John Brooks Food Store in Rugewood New Mexico with 47 people sickened by carbon monoxide from a faulty propane floor buffer. gas levels were deadly high though no deaths occurred. A second wave of 15 employees fell ill hours later with unknown cause, prompting Santa Fe firefighters to pursue separate leads.
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Florida wildfire crisis forces mass evacuations across counties
Florida faced a sprawling wildfire emergency as nearly 400 guardsmen fought fires across drought stricken areas. Since June 1 about 2,000 fires burned 453000 acres, damaging or destroying nearly 200 homes and injuring 55 people. Disney World area largely escaped, humidity and sea breezes slowed spread, while many residents fled to shelters or farther destinations.
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