Piscataway school settles after affirmative action dispute
The Piscataway school board, with civil rights groups funding 70 percent of a 433500 settlement, drops a high profile case over race based hiring. Sharon Taxman, white, was laid off in 1989 while Debra Williams, black, retained. Taxman later won back pay.
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Weapons inspectors back in Iraq return to Baghdad
U.N. weapons inspectors returned to Baghdad after a three week standoff driving past anti American banners. Seventy five monitors flew from Ain al Asad to Habaniya air base and then to the capital amid sparse crowds. They plan to resume searches for chemical stockpiles as Washington signals skepticism and prepares force in the Gulf.
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Army boss denies Arlington burial bribe claims
Army Secretary Togo West rejects charges that Arlington National Cemetery burials were granted for political contributions. Republican leaders demand disclosures and may press hearings. Specter said an inquiry is likely. Gingrich urged Clinton to publish names or face subpoenas.
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