Japan aid package grabs summit lead
Japan unveiled a five year 7 billion environmental aid initiative at the Earth Summit, promising annual outlays nearly double the US. The move marked a leadership tug of war with Bush emphasizing growth and jobs while allies supported tighter forest and biodiversity efforts. The scene unfolded as leaders debated environmental policy ahead of the summit’s final session.
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Mark Jaffe
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Analysis of Earth Summit Strategy for Diplomats Officials
A terse overview by Paul Raeburn explains the complexity of the Earth Summit. It underscores that the event centers on environmental policy, diplomacy, and journalism, presenting readers with challenges in interpretation and reporting.
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RIN DE Sanfiro
Brazil
Bulls Aim to Clinch NBA Playoff Bid Today
Sports brief notes Michael and Bulls seek finalizing an NBA playoff spot as Dan Coughlin reports a surge of fan mail to NBC’s Letterman, highlighting strong fan support for the team.
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Letterman
Your rights when buying a flight ticket and baggage
This brief guides passengers on ticket purchases and lost baggage. It explains consumer protections, airline responsibilities, refunds, fare terms, and steps to file claims. Key entities include airlines, consumer agencies, airports, and typical timelines for resolution.
Weather Outlook With Warm, Sunny Start Next Week
Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a slight shower or thunderstorm chance. High near 80, cooler near the edge of CCG region, upper 50s. Monday mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. Details on A-2.
Clash at Alabama rally as skinheads and protesters confront
About 50 white supremacists and 300 counter-protesters clashed in Birmingham in support of three skinheads charged with the April stabbing death of Benny Rembert, a homeless Black man. Police harried lines, three demonstrators arrested, and organizers blasted for neo Nazi rhetoric.
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Perot Official Secures Ballot Spots in 15 States
Dallas billionaire Ross Perot has earned ballot access in 15 states including Kansas after secretary of state certification. Graves verified 5,554 signatures, exceeding the 5,000 needed. New Hampshire and North Carolina announced undecided Perot will appear on their ballots. States listed include Arkansas, Tennessee, Utah, Delaware, Maine, Kentucky, Wyoming, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Idaho and Alaska.
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Botanist surveys rare plants in Lorain County Metroparks
James Bissell of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History surveys Carlisle Reservation wetlands for locally rare species. He examines a potential pumpkin ash, an endangered tree, collecting a specimen for later verification while noting fruit maturity is needed for a positive id. Grant Thompson guides the park survey to map sensitive habitats.
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Ohio
Four children and man die as boat capsizes in bay
In San Pablo Bay four children and a man died when a boat capsized off Petaluma River near San Francisco. Two others, including a 10 year old girl, were rescued. a woman and a child survived. Coast Guard crews searched for a missing person as survivors received treatment for hypothermia.
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Food gifts drying up in hot area
In South Central Los Angeles hunger rises after rioting and looting damaged markets and power outages. Relief aid wanes as prices rise and access remains hard for carless residents. Rita Russo notes uncertainty over sustaining aid as Kemp pledges $137 million for housing and minority business loans.
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