October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Basically, they dueled to a draw. And that may not help Bob Dole. Sunday night, the Republican challenger entered the first presidential debate needing to change the dynamics of this …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 REALITY CHECK A look at the truth of candidates’ claims The smallest government in 30 years. The largest tax increase in history. A $270 billion cut in Medicare. In the …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 1. Bob Dole speaks as Bill Clinton listens Sunday night at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, Conn. At center is moderator Jim Lehrer. Photo by Associated Press 2. Bill Clinton …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Rather than spending the night partying, Kevin Magnuson, left, hangs out with Brian Johnston on Friday night. The two WSU students live in Stephenson North, a “substance-free” dorm. Photo by …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Gov. Phil Batt’s nuclear waste agreement includes: The U.S. Navy and Department of Energy will seek millions of dollars in funding for projects in Idaho, including $30 million starting in …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 With a host of controversial issues before it, the U.S. Supreme Court returns to work today to confront cases that touch on virtually every aspect of human life - and …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Hardly anyone these days will say more nuclear waste should be brought into Idaho. So, most Idahoans would support the slogans that are being bandied about by two political groups: …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A1 Johnathan Prevette, suspended for kissing a classmate, rides on a float Sunday during a pre-race parade at a North Carolina speedway. Photo by Associated Press

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A2 Sunday’s Washington Triple Choice: 097. Sunday’s Washington Keno: 5-7-11- 19-26-27-28-29-41-50-54-56-59- 60-66-67-68-70-74-79. Saturday’s Washington Triple Choice: 638. Saturday’s Washington Lotto: 8-19-39-43-44-48. No winner. Next jackpot: $3 million. Saturday’s Washington Keno: 6-8-15- …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A2 Using companion craft as decoys, Taiwanese protesters in fishing boats evaded Japanese coast guard vessels Monday and landed on disputed islands in the East China Sea. Waving Taiwanese flags, two …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch File/Associated Press

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Infants in strollers, couples hand in hand and dogs wearing red ribbons made their way around the streets of the nation’s capital Sunday in an annual trek to raise money …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 A California scientist says he has discovered genetic material common to Gulf War-era veterans that could provide a clue as to why so many became sick after serving in the …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Three young children died and three more were critically injured when a fire swept through a house early Sunday. An empty gasoline can was found nearby, and firefighters believe the …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Ever since that slowspeed Bronco chase bumped a championship basketball game off television, O.J. Simpson has been a national obsession. Or so we thought.

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Lexi, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saved three people from a burning house early Sunday by rousing one of the sleeping occupants by licking his face. The fire spread from a …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A3 Former TV evangelist Jim Bakker’s inaugural book-signing appearance got off to a rocky start when the first person in line demanded to know what he had done with the millions …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 With a volcano melting Europe’s largest glacier, workers strengthened nearby roads and bridges Sunday to prepare for mass flooding. Molten rock from the Loki volcano has melted 70,000 cubic feet …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Authorities suspect Corsican separatists in a late-night bomb that tore through city hall hours after the mayor - Premier Alain Juppe - had left for Paris, a TV station reported …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Taliban fighters bombarded a northern valley with rockets Sunday in the second day of their assault on government soldiers, who had taken refuge there after being driven from the capital. …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 Revelers at this year’s Oktoberfest in the Bavarian capital were hungrier and thirstier than last year. As the 16-day festival wound to a close Sunday, Mayor Christian Ude reported attendance …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 North Korea said Sunday that it has arrested an American citizen and will imprison him for espionage. North Korean authorities identified the man as Evan Carl Hunzike, but they did …

October 7, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A4 One of two volcanoes that devastated part of New Britain island two years ago spewed ash thousands of feet into the air Sunday, prompting authorities to evacuate 200 people. The …