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May 21, 2000

90 NASCAR fans injured when walkway collapses
CONCORD, N.C. -- A concrete pedestrian walkway spanning a four-lane highway collapsed, injuring more than 90 people -- at least 13 critically -- as they left a NASCAR race at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Voucher program front and center
Businessmen gather to map out the national movement, which will be affected if an upcoming court decision kills public funding for Florida's experiment.

City may be lost piece to Mayan puzzle
Experts say rediscovered ruins in Guatemala could tell them about the origin of looted hieroglyphic tablets.

Driving in the FEMA car is . . .
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has achieved status that other government agencies can only dream about: Its logo appears on the hood of a NASCAR Winston Cup car.

With money and fight, Kirtley pushes for school choice
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- John Kirtley stepped away from a conference on school choice, plopped into a chair and breathed a deep sigh. He was tired.

Pesticide phaseout in Canada is urged
A government committee is calling for less-than-perfect lawns to protect the health of Canadians.

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Decision 2000

Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue

'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House