Van Doren Improves After Collapse At Hartford Hospital
Charles Van Doren, 63, once a famed academic figure and Quiz Show contestant, is in stable condition at Hartford Hospital after collapsing at a Cornwall gas station ten days ago. Spokesman Jim Battaglia says he is recovering from an undisclosed illness.
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Prosector McLaughlin Slaying Probed Amid Robbery Theory
Boston investigators weigh robbery as a possible motive in the murder of prosecutor Paul R. McLaughlin. No witness or physical evidence confirms the robbery link, and his wallet was left intact, while several investigators question assassination claims based on disputed witness accounts.
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Baptist leaders denounce Jackson march plan
In St Petersburg Florida two peace black Baptist leaders questioned Jesse Jackson's claim that their groups supported Louis Farrakhan's proposed march of a million black men. Rev Henry J Lyons president of the National Baptist Convention USA and Rev Bennett W Smith Sr head of the Progressive National Baptist Convention said Jackson was wrong to assert organizational backing and Lyons said he was not a sponsor. Jackson said he tried to recruit Lyons as a co sponsor and speaker and apologized for the remark.
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Missing Decatur woman found dead in river
A fisherman discovered the body of 32 year old Sara Kramer after an intensive search near Decatur Illinois. Authorities used dogs airplanes and a helicopter in the missing person hunt. Sara was last seen when her mother reported her missing after returning home early Sunday. The mobile home door was unlocked but showed no signs of forced entry.
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Lawyer seeks removal of bombing case judge OKLAHOMA CITY
Lawyer Michael Tigar filed a petition with the 10th U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver to remove District Judge Wayne Altey and all Western District of Oklahoma judges from the Oklahoma City bombing case. Altey had moved the trial to Lawton after rejecting calls to recuse. The bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Building killed 169 people near the federal courthouse.
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Police chief drops defamation suit over Las Vegas lodging claim
Los Angeles Police Chief Willie Williams ends a $10 million defamation claim against the city after leaks showed he accepted about $1,500 in free lodging and services during five Las Vegas trips from 1992 to 1954. Council members urged disclosure and pledged to probe the leak.
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Pact clears way for Mideast peace progress
President Clinton oversees a White House ceremony expanding Palestinian rule on land long held by Israel. The accord shifts roughly 27 percent of the West Bank to Palestinian Authority control, with Jericho and Gaza already under PLO/PA, and signals potential steps toward a Palestinian state and broader regional diplomacy.
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Israelis to withdraw from West Bank cities and hand sites
Israel plans withdrawal from Jamjus Tukarem Qaiqiya Ramallah Bathiahem and about 450 towns while guarding Jewish settlers in Hebron. Elections to be held by January 20 with Palestinian governance and access to holy sites. U S aid to PLO sparks GOP criticism amid a tense peace process.
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Clinton and Yeltsin set for October Hyde Park summit
President Clinton and Boris Yeltsin agreed to an abbreviated meeting October 23 at Hyde Park New York. They spoke about Bosnia peace progress and a UN-backed effort. Clinton welcomed Russian participation in a NATO led force after a peace accord.
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Engine leak halts launch of shuttle
NASA scrubbed the Columbia mission hours before liftoff after a dangerous hydrogen leak in main engine No. 1. Technicians will replace a leaking valve, delaying the lab research flight at least a week. Fueling had been delayed by lightning storms and astronauts had not boarded.
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Rocket attacks threaten fragile Bosnia peace talks
Central Bosnia rocket strikes kill two civilians and injure 25 as Zenica and Travnik are hit. Bosnian PM Silajdzic says such attacks may derail negotiations, while NATO airstrike threats and U N shuttle diplomacy continue. Croatia arrests hundreds amid looting while Serb fears loom.
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