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A dispute between United Airlines and its five unions over labor contract changes has reached the bankruptcy court. The airline is seeking significant wage and benefit cuts from its employees, who have already agreed to short-term pay cuts. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed an
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With the regular season coming to a close, the NFL features a thrilling schedule of games as teams fight for playoff spots and division titles. The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots are on the brink of winning their respective divisions, while the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles vie for
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The National Football League (NFL) and sports news saw several significant developments over the weekend, including coaching changes, injuries, and suspensions. The San Diego Chargers fired Coach Mike Riley after a disappointing season, while Furman University promoted long-time assistant Bobby Lamb to head football coach. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle
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An Australian national, Brett de la Mere, landed his paraglider in the Buckingham Palace grounds on Thursday, drawing attention to his unpublished novel. The incident has sparked an investigation by Scotland Yard to determine if de la Mere will be charged under the Air Navigation Order for endangering the safety
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As the world celebrates Christmas, United Press International takes a look at the extraordinary and heartwarming stories of kindness, generosity, and spirit that have unfolded from various corners of the globe. From a physics teacher's calculations on how Santa delivers gifts in under 24 hours to a six-month-old
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Despite a week of intensive shuttle diplomacy by the Clinton administration, a breakthrough in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations remains elusive. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in London, but her team has expressed concerns that significant gaps remain in the
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The United States is pushing for the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute Khmer Rouge leaders responsible for the deaths of an estimated 2 million people in Cambodia between 1975 and 1979. A preliminary draft resolution, being circulated among UN Security Council members, aims to create a tribunal to
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The United Press International best-sellers list has been released, featuring the top book titles across various genres. The list is based on the week's retail orders received by Ingram Books, the nation's leading book wholesaler. The list showcases a diverse range of books, from fiction to
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Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and Russian President Boris Yeltsin have agreed to conclude a peace treaty by the end of 2000, resolving a decades-old dispute over a group of islands claimed by Japan and occupied by Russia since World War II. The islands, known as the South Kurils, have
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According to Trilby Lundberg, publisher of the Lundberg Letter, a five-month downward spiral of gasoline prices has slowed due to tensions in the Persian Gulf and rising crude oil prices. Lundberg's survey of over 10,000 service stations nationwide found a nearly 19-cent-per-gallon free fall that began last
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The World Bank's efforts in reproductive health have fallen short, according to a new report by Population Action International (PAI). While the bank receives high marks for increasing educational and economic opportunities for girls and women, it continues to neglect the impact of rapid population growth on developing
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Two National Football League teams are facing serious allegations of sexual assault in Texas and California, sparking investigations and protests. The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles are the teams at the center of the controversy, with several players implicated in disturbing incidents. The cases highlight the darker side of
