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Development to tear down low income high rise apartments in inner city Baltimore, and move tenants to the suburbs. The HUD proposal tentatively settles a class action lawsuit brought by public housing tenants.

with the issue of tort reform. Spurred by negative reaction over the state's high punitive damage awards, the governor wanted a cap of $750,000 in some cases. The business community wanted a smaller cap for all cases.

tour in support of Republican Congressmen. Despite low public approval numbers, Gingrich has drawn large crowds both supporters and protesters. And his appearances have helped raise lots of campaign money for Republican incumbents.

have calculated that the number of those infected with HIV appears to have stabilized. In New York State, the number of HIV infected women giving birth has actually dropped, but nationwide, the number of infections among young gay men appears to be going up.

in the state of Hesse, Germany... near Frankfurt where Chancellor Helmut Kohl received a much-needed boost in support. Some see the election results as a modest endorsement for the reform policies of Kohl, who's been Chancellor for the past 14 years.

After some delays, hundreds of prisoners being held by each of the warring factions in detention camps were released in compliance with the Dayton peace accord. But there are still more prisoners which remain captive according to Red Cross officials.

decide whether Mexico should be sanctioned if that nation is found not to be doing enough to stop drug trafficking. The anti-narcotics efforts of all drug-producing countries are subject to yearly review, under U.S. law.

from Hurricane Opal six months ago. The area attracts about 7 million tourists a year. Most of the panhandle's vacation spots are open again for the new season, but some businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet.

, Trent Lott of Mississippi, and the other conservative Republicans who assumed leadership positions yesterday. Senator Lott assured his colleagues on both sides of the aisle that he will treat them fairly and refrain from undue partisanship.

and how a smaller Republican majority in the House might affect the legislative process. House Speaker Newt Gingrich may have to be more accommodating toward moderates in his own party and toward conservative Democrats.