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 Clinton-Arafat talks end Talks between U.S. President and Yasser Arafat ended with no agreement on U.S.-proposal
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First woman governor
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| Jan.3 |
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Embassy bombing trial
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Fed cut rate, stocks up| A surprise interest rate cut lift Nasdaq to a record 14.17% | |
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Jurors for embassy bombings trial
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| Jan.5 |
 Israel |
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Israel: next step is up to US G. Sher said the next step toward any peace talks is up Clinton. Sher brought document with more detailed response
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| Jan.6 |
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New Orleans 16, Minnesota 34
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Raiders 27, Dolphins 0
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| Jan.7 |
 Australia |
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Stricker is Match Play Champion Stricker defeated Fulke 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final
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U.S. Embassy remains shut The threat of a suicide bomber attack will keep it closed until Tuesday
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Giants, Vikings for the NFC
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Clinton pleas for Mideast peace
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| Jan.8 |
Washington |
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D. Ross leaves for Middle East
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Washington |
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Bush stands behind nomination
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| Jan.9 |
Washington |
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Bush lost nominee Chavez said the uproar over her nomination was a retribution for the outcome of the presidential race
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Albright's farewell
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| Jan.10 |
USA |
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American Airlines buys TWA AMR Corp. agrees to purchase Trans World Airlines Inc. for about $500 million cash. TWA filed for bankruptcy
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| Jan.11 |
USA |
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U.S. says its GIs killed civilians
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AOL Acquires Time Warner
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| Jan.13 |
North Caucasus |
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Kidnapped aid worker alive
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Reagan had a surgery Former President tries to recover from a broken right hip
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Iraq |
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70 Americans fliy to Iraq
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| Jan.14 |
USA |
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Ravens 16, Raiders 3
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NY Giants 41, Vikings 0
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| Jan.16 |
California |
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Truck crashes into California Capitol
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| Jan.17 |
Australia |
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Williams, Shaughnessy 6-3, 7-6 (7-3)
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California |
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Rolling Blackouts Start
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| Jan.19 |
Washington |
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Clinton lifts Yugoslavia sanctions
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Australia |
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Hingis, S. Williams advanced
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NFL player convicted
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| Jan.20 |
Washington |
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 Bush sworn in as president| George W. Bush takes oath as 43rd president. He called for individual responsibility | |
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Clinton issues 140 pardons President before leaving office pardoned McDougal, former Housing Secretary, ex-CIA chief and Patty Hearst
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| Jan.21 |
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Globe Awards Gladiator and Almost Famous each claimed honors as the best films. Awarded were Kate Hudson, Hanks, Roberts
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| Jan.22 |
Texas |
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Escapees recaptured 4 escapees from prison are now in custody, 2 others believed to be armed remain at large
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| Jan.23 |
Melbourne |
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V. Williams in semifinal She won over Coetzer 2-6, 6-1, 8-6. Serena lost to Hingis. Davenport will play Capriati, Agassi to play with Rafter
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| Jan.24 |
Texas |
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Fugitives surrender The last 2 of 7 fugitives surrendered peacefully after police allowed them to be interviewed by TV station
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| Jan.25 |
Melbourne |
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Sisters won Women's Doubles Venus and Serena Williams def. Davenport and Morariu 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Eagle, Schett def. Woodbridge, Stubbs
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Melbourne |
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Capriati won Aussie Open| Jennifer Capriati upset No. 1 seed Martini Hingis 6-4, 6-3 | |
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 Woman dies after dog attack Two bull mastiffs from a neighbor's apartment attacked her in Pacific Heights
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 Powell met Japanese minister U.S. Secretary of State met with Foreign Minister Kono to discuss Asian security
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| Jan.27 |
Melbourne |
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 Agassi won 3rd Australian Open| Andre Agassi vs. Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. The Grand Slam tournament title is his 7th | |
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Gates pledges $100M for AIDS Microsoft founder has pledged $100 million to the search for an AIDS vaccine at the World Economic Forum
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10 killed in plane crash
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| Jan.28 |
Florida |
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Ravens won Super Bowl| Ravens beat the New York Giants 34-7 | |
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| Jan.29 |
Detroit |
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DaimlerChrysler to cut 26,000 jobs Company to idle 6 plants at money-losing North American unit
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| Jan.30 |
Austria |
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Rahlves won super giant
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| Jan.31 |
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Fed cuts interest rates by 0.5% It brings the federal funds rate to 5.5%, from 6%. U.S. economy grew at a 1.4% annual rate in the 4th quarter
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