Crime trends shift as rape and assault rise in 2000 first half
FBI preliminary figures show overall crime down 0.3 percent in the first six months of 2000 from 1999, yet rape and aggravated assault rise 0.7 percent. Murders drop 1.8 percent, robberies fall 2.6 percent, regionally West leads rape increases while the South declines. Janet Reno urges vigilance and continued programs.
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Hearst dies at 85 in New York after stroke
Randolph Apperson Hearst, heir to the Hearst media empire and last surviving son of William Randolph Hearst, died at 85 in a New York hospital following a stroke. He led the San Francisco Examiner as editor and president during Patricia Hearst's 1974 kidnapping and chaired People In Need during the SLA crisis. His wealth was estimated at 1.8 billion.
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NBC considers Clinton interview show in Frost style
NBC has shown interest in a possible television interview program with Bill Clinton as host. Federal and White House spokespeople cautioned that no plans are confirmed, and NBC would require a formal pitch before proceeding.
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White House
Record shows higher high school and college attainment
Census Bureau estimates indicate 84.1 percent of Americans aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, a record high, with 25.6 percent having college degrees. Analysts note steady yearly gains and emphasize the role of education in the modern economy. Education Secretary Jey cites efforts to improve college affordability.
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National Education Association
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