Sputnik 41st anniversary marks space age milestone
Russia marked the 41st anniversary of the Sputnik launch on Oct 4 1957 as the first manmade object in orbit. The event highlighted the early space race while noting Russia's current space troubles and featured gatherings at scientific institutes.
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Cardoso wins Brazil election in tight race
Incumbent Fernando Henrique Cardoso appears re-elected with about 51.3 percent of votes from 28.9 million counted as Lula da Silva trails with 33.9 percent. Ibope polls show Cardoso ahead. voters fear economic crisis and deficit, while electronic voting gains expand turnout. Cardoso promises budget cuts to tackle a ballooning deficit above $60 billion.
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Four Teens Die In East Massachusetts Crash
Four teenage girls died when their car crossed the centerline on a two lane road near Boston and was struck by a 1 ton flatbed truck. The car split in two, two victims were ejected and burned beneath the truck. Police identified one victim as Deidre Ann DiDio, 18, of Methuen.
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Puerto Rico seeks bigger aid as hurricane rebuild plan unfolds
In Puerto Rico, Hillary Clinton cited a 39 million grant to rebuild homes after Hurricane Georges, but authorities warn total costs may top 1 billion. FEMA aid offers up to 25 000 for homes and 13 500 for appliances, while Gov. Rosello proposes block grants and cement homes with 65 000 value for 15 000 purchase.
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Mother pleads for surrenders in malnourished child kidnapping case
Cheryl Gardner, mother of a kidnapped 20 month old, urged Christopher and Kyndra Fink to surrender as subfreezing temperatures and new snowfall sweep Utah. FBI organized press conference as authorities seek the pair believed to have taken David from Primary Children’s Medical Center on Sept. 19, five days after admitting the severely malnourished boy.
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Russia says Kosovo situation improving amid NATO threat
Russia joined Serbia in opposing NATO air strikes and urged Milosevic to seek a peaceful Kosovo solution. Foreign and defense chiefs met Milosevic and top Yugoslav defense officials as Belgrade warned any attack would be aggression while noting signs of possible compromise and readiness to defend if attacked.
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