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surprising strength just a few days from the Primary. Buchanan finished a close second in Iowa this week, an indication of his appeal with the voters. The Republican heirarchy, however, is uncomfortable with his positions.

of the French abortion pill RU-486, and are hoping to test it on two thousand American women. Advocates say the strategy will speed up approval of the drug, which has long been use in Europe .

problems for residents of the North East, also has caused havoc with crops in the Southeast. The storm brought with it extremely cold temperatures, which stretch as far south as Florida.

the island nation and mainland China. Taiwan has increased its defense budget to face what it calls a growing threat from China. China threatens to invade Taiwan if it ever declares independence.

action in California. At issue is an anti-affirmative action initiative. Supporters claim they have enough signatures to get it on the November ballot, but opponents still think the measure can be defeated.

Year's Eve performance by the Sarajevo Philharmonic earlier this week. Throughout the Bosnian conflict, the Sarajevo Philharmonic has performed continuously, offering a sort of musical therapy for people enduring years of war.

This year's run drew a record number of entrants... almost 40,000 runners. But all the extras didn't seem to distract the favorites.

for major parts of development work on its enlarged 747 jumbo jets... these new planes are designed to carry more than 500 people farther than any current plane.

today in his wrongful death trial in Santa Monica, California. Some speculate that Simpson's appearance on the stand may be one of the most important aspects of the trial. The testimony is expected to last two or three days.

in Havana's restaurants: state-run tourist restaurants, known for high prices and poor services, are now having to compete with family-owned enterprises offering home-cooked food.