News Digest August 8-14

NATION

Papal Visit

Pope John Paul II, here to lead the Roman Catholic Church's World Youth Day celebration, did not leave the tarmac at Denver's airport before stating his differences with the man who met the plane. Bill Clinton, who supports abortion rights, stood impassively behind the Pontiff as he exhorted a small crowd, "If you want equal justice for all ... then, America, defend life!" Clinton took it gamely, pronouncing the speech "great," and the two retreated for a private talk, which aides said centered on Bosnia.

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Clinton backed a crime-fighting bill that would mandate a...

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