August 3, 2000
Arab Jews lost in the negotiations
JERUSALEM -- In the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, there's one big issue that's not even on the table. Yet it's very much on the minds of thousands of Jews -- those who left their homes in Arab countries after Israel's 1948 war of independence.
Cheney's moment, Bush's boost
A day in the life: He's not running - this time - but Florida's Gov. Jeb Bush is keeping a hectic schedule at the Republican National Convention.
Cheney's moment, Bush's boost
Acceptance speech delivers: Dick Cheney's credentials help bolster a relatively inexperienced presidential nominee.
Longtime smokers gain incentive to quit
Health experts say new findings suggest a need for more emphasis on kicking the habit, regardless of smoker age.
Clinton grants execution reprieve
WASHINGTON -- Three days before the government was to carry out the first federal execution since the Kennedy administration, President Clinton stepped in Wednesday and granted a convicted murderer from Texas a four-month reprieve.
Warring rebels sign cease-fire in Solomon Islands
HONIARA, Solomon Islands -- Ethnic militias fighting over land and jobs in the Solomon Islands signed a cease-fire on Wednesday meant to end 19 months of violence.
A bouyant Bush arrives to accept nomination
George W. Bush, voicing confidence that "you're looking at the next president of the United States," arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday to formally accept his party's presidential nomination.
What of Florida if Gore skips Graham?
PHILADELPHIA -- Speculation about where Sen. Bob Graham fits in Vice President Al Gore's search for a running mate changed tone Wednesday at the Republican National Convention.
U.N. agency denounces Big Tobacco
GENEVA -- The World Health Organization accused big tobacco companies Wednesday of waging a covert campaign to subvert its efforts to reduce smoking, and warned the companies may now try to undermine work on a new global anti-smoking accord.
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
