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...friendship with President Clinton was tested when Britain chafed at U.S. reluctance to commit ground forces to Kosovo. "There were times that Tony and Alastair forgot the relative size and importance of the two countries," says a former U.S. official. "It was all well and good for Britain to offer up ground troops, but that was only going to happen if America was going to do so, too." During one angry call to Blair, Clinton accused Campbell of briefing against him. But most of the time, says James Rubin, the chief spokesman for the State Department from 1997-2000, "American...
...tout family or religious values, while falling short in their own lives. Flynt recently placed a full page adverstisement in the Washington Post, asking, "Have you had a sexual encounter with a current member of the United States Congress or a high-ranking government official?" It went on to offer $1 million for documented evidence, and listed a toll-free number and an email address. On Tuesday afternoon, Flynt's Hustler magazine issued a press release claiming responsibility for Vitter's decision to confess...
...which lay in the past. Vitter said, "Several years ago, I asked for and received forgiveness from God and my wife in confession and marriage counseling. Out of respect for my family, I will keep my discussion of the matter there with God and them. But I certainly offer my deep and sincere apologies to all I have disappointed and let down in any way." He did not name the escort with whom he sinned...
...what is the most successful, fuel-efficient commercial jetliner in history. To date, 47 carriers have ordered 677 of the planes. Carbon fiber composites make up 50% of the plane's material by weight (compared with only 12% in Boeing's last released jetliner, the 777), enabling Boeing to offer cost savings and more passenger comfort to airlines. But now that the celebrating is over, Boeing will need to buckle down to get the first jetliner of six ready for flight tests beginning in early September...
...English icon, the Galaxy's offer seemed smarter way to end a storied career than riding the pine for Real or transferring to a lesser English or European team. With Beckham in their midfield, Galaxy execs dream of creating a "global brand," where they play games against the world's top teams, and attract better players and more fans. His July 21 debut is against London powerhouse Chelsea, although it's an exhibition match of the sort that European clubs rarely take seriously...