Cuban aid caravan crosses into Canada amid embargo protest
A Buffalo based convoy carrying 150 tons of Cuba bound humanitarian aid crossed the Peace Bridge into Canada with about 40 vehicles and 120 supporters. Gerry Condon of Pastors for Peace said U S Customs told them not to search and to proceed, as the group opposes the 35 year embargo and volunteers prepared for potential confrontation to avoid delays.
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Packwood lawyers seek to question accusers in Oregon
Portland reports that lawyers for Sen. Bob Packwood have been quietly trying to question the women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The ethics panel earlier found substantial evidence of improper advances to 17 women and other conduct.
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Pact Among Teens Linked to Death by Own Action
Eight teenage girls in New Milford Connecticut are tied to a pact with seven others to attempt suicide. Dr Frederick Lohse said five of the eight attempted death by own action, with three planning to die together on June 7. All were high school or middle school students and of good academics and sports standing.
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North Korea aims to annul armistice amid border tension
U N officials say North Korea plans to nullify the armistice ending the Korean War in a bid to push direct talks with the United States. The move risks raising border tensions along the heavily armed front line where about 2 million troops are deployed. South Korea reports recent border guards actions as Pyongyang seeks to provoke skirmishes to pressure Washington for peace talks.
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Elections Deal Reached For Chechnya Amid Cease-Fire Fluctuations
Russian and Chechen negotiators extended a fragile cease-fire in Chechnya and tentatively agreed to hold elections monitored by independent observers. Violations were reported as talks continued, with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov skeptical about rebel cooperation to surrender commander Shami Basayev. Negotiators plan to reconvene Tuesday to finalize specific election conditions.
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Clinton to launch nationwide TV ads before re election bid
President Clinton will start a month long nationwide TV ad push in about 40 markets to highlight his crime policy and record. Sources estimate the buy exceeds $1 million though exact figures were not released. Ads will criticize GOP crime proposals and promote Clinton Gore 96 campaign efforts in states including California Pennsylvania Missouri Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin.
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California bases face Clinton's political test in closures
An eight member Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission urges shutting 90 U.S. bases including Oakland Army Base Long Beach Naval Shipyard and McClellan in California. The panel cites 166 facilities reviewed with 43 closings and 33 realignments while warning of 18 000 lost California jobs. Clinton must decide with a report due by July 1 and Congress to vote largely again.
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Seneca Depot named for possible base closure list
Lincoln laments optimism dashed by Seneca Depot closure on the Army list. The depot employs 269 civilians and one military person, Col. Stephen W. Brooks notes a long closure process with 503 civilian layoffs and all but one military member affected since 1533. President to act within 15 days if approved, then Congress and final law in 45 days. Whitaker hopes new spending and job growth won’t vanish.
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Student traps teacher seeking bribe in Queens high school
Andres Namen, 18, wore a wire to record New York teacher Kenneth Cotton, 44, who allegedly demanded 150 dollars to pass the class and then asked for more. Namen handed over a second bribe installment before authorities arrested Cotton in a government class at Jamaica High School.
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