Sanctions debate roils U S lawmakers over multilateral approach
U S lawmakers clash over economic penalties targeting nations like Cuba Iran Libya and North Korea arguing sanctions are often ineffective costly and prone to political manipulation. Supporters call for broader sunset clauses and clearer objectives while opponents cite gunboat diplomacy risks and unintended harms to farmers and manufacturers.
NEA drops resolution as Los Angeles hosts meeting
The National Education Association abandoned a resolution urging schools to develop materials aiding lesbian and bisexual students. NEA's annual meeting opened in Los Angeles. Food Lion and Kasha Karry pulled store brand white corn tortilla chips amid FDA concerns over Star Link GMO corn. Critics say Justice O'Connor's remarks challenge death penalty administration. Brian Dalton in Columbus was sentenced to 10 years for journal entries about abuse, though the stories were fictitious.
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Bush fundraising style contrasts with Clinton at dinners
The article describes George W. Bush attending GOP fundraisers with a quick in and out approach, posing for photos with big donors, seated with Laura Bush, delivering brief remarks, and leaving before dinner. It compares his style to Bill Clinton and notes fundraising totals and strategies for next year’s races.
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Condit skips parade amid Levy affair inquiries
California congressman Gary Condit did not attend Fourth of July parades as investigators probe his links to the disappearance of Chandra Levy. Condit, married and 33, denied asking a flight attendant to withhold information. aide statements and the affair allegations cloud his public appearances.
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Houston Fire Kills Woman and Three Children in Fire
A Houston woman Stephanie Thomas 30 and her children Monique 16 Frank 13 and Stephan 4 died in a house fire where burglar bars blocked doors and windows. Neighbors said the bars hindered escape as fire spread before firefighters arrived around 6 a.m. Five others escaped and were treated for injuries. Officials investigate the blaze and note bars without quick-release mechanisms may have intensified the danger.
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Stephanie Thomas
Monique
Frank
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Terrence Williams
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Stephan Thomas
Monique Thomas
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Outlook bright after first fully implantable artificial heart
Louisville reports the world’s first patient with a fully implantable AbioCor heart was conscious four hours after surgery and began to improve rapidly. Doctors said the patient, in his 50s, could sit up soon and might resume normal activities, with optimism for recovery though caution remained about overall outcomes.
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Laman Gray
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Danvers
Mass
Roben Dowling
University of Louisville Medical School
Dowling
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