Tremors Drive Izmit Residents From quake zone
After a 5.2 magnitude quake and a 4.6 aftershock centered in Izmit, Turkey, residents fled damaged areas. At least one dead and many hurt as people rushed from buildings, banks, and homes while search efforts continued for those missing from the August 17 quake.
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21 Year Probe Finds Fraud In Child Care Meal Program
Washington AP A three point seven billion dollar federal meal program for day care centers faced a two year audit revealing sponsors created fake centers, used phantom workers and skimmed funds. Fourty four charged twenty eight convicted with fines of eighteen thousand dollars and millions in restitution and forfeiture. Pacific Asian American Family Care in Long Beach California admitted funneling payments to fake workers and bogus businesses.
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White House backs independent Waco probe
The White House urged Attorney General Janet Reno to order an independent investigation into the FBI's use of tear gas during the 1993 Waco assault. FBI Director Louis Freeh supported a probe free of FBI or Justice Department involvement. Reno leaned toward independence, amid doubts about official fire attribution and conspiracy theories.
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German Polish leaders vow renewed friendship at border ceremony
German President Johannes Rau and Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski shook hands on a flowered bridge over the Oder at Westerplatte to promote reconciliation. They urged cooperation as veterans and spectators witnessed the pledge to peace after the Nazi invasion that started World War II, with a veteran expressing relief that hatred has ended.
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