NATO Pounds Kosovo as Talks Progress Reported
NATO jets struck Serb forces in Kosovo on day 66 of the air campaign amid reports of progress in talks with Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Russia’s envoy Vik tor Chernomyrdin plans another round next week as Belgrade campaigns for international support. An estimated 840,000 ethnic Albanians have fled Kosovo, with refugees awaiting protection by a peacekeeping force.
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Weekend Heat Wave Forecast With Storm Risk
Sunday brings bright sun and warmth with a low around 60. Monday turns hot with 90s and a late thunderstorm. Tuesday mixes clouds and sun with a shower or storm and a high near 82. Wednesday remains cloudy and sunny with a high near 80. Weather stars A2.
Discovery docks with space station in milestone linkup
Space shuttle Discovery docked with the international space station for a six day visit featuring a spacewalk and supply transfers. Commander Kent Rominger led the approach as the crew prepared to enter the outpost and begin maintenance while awaiting the first permanent residents next March.
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Heritage High seniors graduate after shootings unity
Heritage High School seniors celebrated their graduation despite a shooting nine days earlier in which six classmates were wounded. Amid the emotional ceremony, graduates and staff reflected on survival, while the class prepared for a Cancun trip as they look forward to the future.
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India rebuffs talks as Kashmir clashes intensify
Indian jets hit Islamic guerrilla targets in Kashmir despite Pakistan’s offer to mediate. New Delhi accuses Islamabad of backing infiltrators and disguising soldiers as militants as clashes flare. The F-16 incursion garnered brief exchange and Sharif offered to dispatch a foreign minister for talks. US and Russia urge restraint to avoid a wider conflict.
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Clinton’s poll ratings slip amid airstrike war
U S president sees approval drop as Americans grow anxious during nine weeks of airstrikes. Pew survey May 12 16 shows 33 percent approve of his handling, 62 percent disapprove since mid April. CNN USA Today Gallup poll similarly shows 58 percent approval and Kosovo support at 49 percent. Margin of error around 3 points.
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