Nation Divided by Clinton Sex Scandal Reactions
People across the United States react to Kenneth Starr’s report on President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. Opinions range from defense of privacy to calls for resignation, with leaders worried about November elections and international implications.
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President Clinton faces crisis with public repentance
President Clinton admitted to the nation that he sinned and repented, asking forgiveness from Monica Lewinsky and promising accountability. He rejected medical claims, vowed a vigorous defense against Starr’s report detailing alleged misconduct, and declined resignation while planning stronger legal efforts.
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Brave girl saves boy from fatal dog attack in Durham
An 8-year-old boy, Jordan Schwarze, died after three Mastiffs and a St. Bernard mauled him in a Durham backyard. A brave girl, Jessica Cracker, shielded him with her body and struck the dogs’ snouts. Dogs weighed 170 to 200 pounds. Jordan died at Duke University Medical Center. Authorities say the family planned to destroy the animals. Police are reviewing civil rights implications of men in blackface and Afro wigs at the scene.
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Online frenzy as Starr report floods internet and TV
The Internet and major sites overwhelmed by demand for Kenneth Starr's report on President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky. CNN and MSNBC reported record hits while Yahoo and Lycos eased later in the day. NBC anchors faced delays and CBS asked for faxes to receive the report.
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Firemen and cop suspended for Texas death satire parade float
Two firefighters and a policeman were suspended without pay and face dismissal for participating in a Labor Day Parade float in New York City that satirized a black man dragged to death in Texas. Mayor Giuliani said the act showed a total lack of understanding of their oath of office.
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Wallace makes a remarkable turnaround in ICU
Former Governor George C. Wallace, 79, remained in intensive care Thursday amid breathing problems and septic shock from a bacterial blood infection. A hospital spokeswoman said Friday that Wallace has shown a remarkable turnaround, though his condition remains serious.
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Attackers kill six policemen in Russia
Unidentified assailants armed with rifles and a grenade launcher attacked a police checkpoint in the Caucasus region, killing six policemen and wounding one according to the Interior Ministry. In Dagestan similar violence was reported as attackers fired on a patrol car, seized officers, and moved them toward Chechnya per TTAR-Tass.
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Polls show Clinton remains favored as impeachment talk grows
Democrats worry polls indicate Clinton’s conduct demoralizes voters and could keep them home on election day. Republicans fear a major setback for their party, while historians caution impeachment talk may spark hard hearings. Polls show job approval at 62 percent in Gallup and 56 percent in ABC, with 57 percent favoring impeachment for encouraging Lewinsky to lie.
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Weather data prompts multiple codes and sources
Weather briefing outlines dial in codes for forecasts and travel advisories. Winter tips, daily trivia, and online links are listed with city and station references. Provides numbers for Auburn Oswego Pulaski and Channel 9 meteorology staff.
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