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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.

, Junior of Illinois is giving to other Democratic candidates, in the final days of the campaign. Jackson has no opponent in his Chicago district and is devoting his time to campaigning around the country in hopes of winning a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.

are preparing to work together for another four years. Mr. Clinton says he plans on moving towards the "vital center." Republicans are eyeing such plans with caution, but they approve of Mr. Clinton's call for a bi- partisan cabinet.

of Reform Party presidential candidate Ross Perot. In the last week he has made speeches and appearances at several college campuses. Last night the billionaire candidate spent millions on television infomercials, hoping to increase his support.

, where two men have been arrested for statutory rape. The men, recent refugees from Iraq, married thirteen- and fourteen-year old sisters. While illegal in this country, such marriages are a common practice in rural Iraq.

fire destroyed the complex. After the blaze, owner Aaron Feuerstein became a working-class hero when he vowed to preserve jobs. He has fallen short of his vow to avoid layoffs, but the company is continuing to re-build.

could soon be used to help Alzheimer's patients...a disease that causes irreversible memory loss in about five million people. The new drug was designed in a laboratory, and it's been shown to improve memory in rats and now in humans.