Teen robbers flee after loot ambush in New York
Police traced a trio aged 15 to 17 who ambushed 16 travelers and a driver, stealing about $3,000 in cash and jewelry. One woman was struck with a gun butt as they fled, leaving the suspects unmasked. In Evanston, Walter Koenig of Star Trek underwent heart surgery and remained in serious condition. NASA postponed the Space Shuttle Discovery launch to August 22 due to a Perseid meteor shower risk.
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Soviet legislature to debate money issue
Hard line Russian lawmakers exposed more ammunition in Yeltsin and the Central Bank move to void billions of old rubles. The Supreme Soviet planned to debate the money crisis today as opposition voices accuse the president of undermining reforms.
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Demjanjuk Expected to Leave Israel Soon
Demjanjuk plans to exit Israel within days amid legal maneuvers. His lawyer Yoram Sheftel says a refuge will be chosen and disclosed after arrival. Demjanjuk Jr. mentions Ukraine as a possible option. U.S. officials vow to block his return if possible. The case hinges on his status and potential U.S. immigration actions pending the 6th Circuit appeal in Cincinnati.
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Crisis threatens Europe's monetary system in Paris standstill
European Monetary System faces strain as franc mark split widens and France rejects stance. Investors push European stocks higher on rate-cut bets while Bundesbank actions rattle markets, with the franc pegged at 0.2915 per mark and the rate at 2.4305 in Paris trading.
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Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal On Major Tax And Cut Provisions
Lawmakers reached agreement on most budget plan details including tax timing and deficit reduction. Key elements include a 43 cent gasoline tax increase, Medicare cuts over five years, $21 billion in working tax credits, a $3 billion urban development program, a $17,500 small business deduction writeoff, and a reduced business entertainment and meals deduction. House-Senate conference likely to approve Monday with votes expected this week. Democrats split and Republicans opposed.
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National service bill filibuster ends in Senate move forward
Senate Republicans yield on the filibuster allowing President Clinton's national service bill to advance. A final vote is delayed to Tuesday as weekend dynamics shift. The three-year measure targets public service for youths with two years in nonprofits, police work, or elder and homeless aid. Participants receive stipends, health insurance, child care, and up to 10,000 in educational grants.
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Flooded Heartland Faces Widespread Damage And Loss
As floodwaters rose a river breached levees near St Charles County and surrounding areas evacuations spread. About 500 prisoners were moved from a nearby jail and all flyable planes were relocated. Across nine states 43 deaths and 10 billion in crop losses were reported while Iowa faced severe flooding and downstream disasters near Minnesota River junctions. Governors described the human cost and disruption to farming. A $47 billion federal aid bill advanced in Congress, with allocations for crop losses, FEMA disaster relief, levee repair, and highway work.
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Local firm rushes flood relief disinfectant production
JCOMPANY reports that Mold-Rite Plastics and Rochester suppliers helped Clean-All quickly register EPA products and source quart bottles and seals. Gonnella cites fast collaboration with cap makers, seal runners, and a Rochester supplier for rapid bottle delivery, enabling disinfectant production for relief kits.
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