August 4, 2000
GOP rallies around goal: Just win
PHILADELPHIA -- If Warren Norred, a social conservative, is angry that his issues -- abortion, school prayer and tax cuts -- were ignored at the Republican National Convention, he is keeping it to himself.
'They have not led. We will.''
PHILADELPHIA -- George W. Bush stepped to the front of the Republican Party Thursday night, offering the country a new sense of purpose, moral dignity and political tolerance.
Canada raids ship carrying its weapons
MONTREAL -- Canadian navy commandos dropped from a helicopter Thursday and seized an American superfreighter in international waters south of Newfoundland, ending a 21/2-week high-seas standoff in which the GTS Katie held hostage a cargo of fighting vehicles, troop carriers and other war gear representing 10 percent of Canada's armored might.
Alaska Airlines grounding 18 MD-80s
WASHINGTON -- Alaska Airlines is grounding up to 18 Boeing MD-80 airliners for new inspections of a part implicated in a crash in January that killed 88 people, federal regulators said Thursday.
National briefs
Alaska Airlines grounding 18 MD-80s
Senators prevalent on Gore's short list
PHILADELPHIA -- Al Gore's list of vice presidential candidates is down to six names, and the four leading prospects are from the Senate: Evan Bayh of Indiana, John Edwards of North Carolina, John Kerry of Massachusetts and Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut.
'Our nation today needs vision'
Highlights of Texas Gov. George W. Bush's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention:
Before school, P. speaks for W.
PHILADELPHIA -- George P. Bush, the unofficial Republican ambassador to MTV and the Hispanic community, told delegates Thursday night that his uncle would be an inclusive president who will "end the cynicism and the fussing and fighting in Washington."
Ford makes speedy recovery after stroke
Just days after suffering a stroke, Gerald Ford walked briefly, visited with friends and family, and pressed his staff to let him get back to his regular schedule.
'Impeachment' is a subtle party line
PHILADELPHIA -- Republicans rarely used the word "impeachment" at their convention this week, but there were plenty of reminders.
World briefs
Barak fails to get Arab pledge to coax Arafat
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Decision 2000
Bush Pledges Iraq Arms Hunt Will Continue
'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Passes House
