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Presidential Debate To Be Accompanied By Sultry Latin Beat

issue 3010 | 10.16.96 | News In Brief

SAN DIEGO—Wednesday's presidential debate will be made more exciting by the addition of a sultry Latin beat, provided by the famed Cuban salsa... more»
Voter Apathy

issue 3009 | 10.09.96 | Infographic

Despite many national campaigns to increase turnout, nearly half of all Americans eligible to vote are still staying home on Election Day. Why aren't... more»
Man Captures Ross Perot, Is Granted Three Wishes

issue 3009 | 10.09.96 | News In Brief

FAYETTEVILLE, AR—Area resident Darnell Tanner was granted three wishes Monday when he discovered and captured Reform Party presidential candidate... more»
Fat-Free Frenzy

issue 3009 | 10.09.96 | Infographic

Despite Health Warnings, Americans are gobbling up fat-free products like never before. Why are we so hungry for them? more»
Bob Dole Demands Preemptive Recount

issue 3009 | 10.09.96 | News

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX—During a campaign swing through lower Texas Monday, Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole demanded a recount of the... more»
Mafia Breaks Off Diplomatic Relations With CIA

issue 3007 | 09.25.96 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—The Mafia announced Monday that after more than 50 years of close relations, the powerful crime organization is breaking off ties... more»
Congress Passes Amendment Guaranteeing 'Right to Chicken Done Right'

issue 3007 | 09.25.96 | News

WASHINGTON, DC—In a move hailed by the Clinton Administration as "a culinary turning point for our nation," and reviled by some Republicans as... more»
Clinton Takes Stand Against Harmful UV Radiation

issue 3007 | 09.25.96 | News In Photos
The Gay Marriage Debate

issue 3006 | 09.18.96 | What Do You Think?

Last week, Congress passed the Defense of Marriage Act, which permits states not to recognize the legality of gay marriages performed in other... more»
Defense Department Holds Bake Sale To Buy Bomber

issue 3006 | 09.18.96 | News In Brief

WASHINGTON, DC—In what was called "a great day" by the nation's educators, a cash-strapped Defense Department held a bake sale in the Pentagon... more»