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November 19, 2000, 1:32 PM

— -- Bush Camp Cries Foul Over Recount

Plus: Floridas Supreme Court and The Worst Thanksgiving Ever for Travelers?  

Nov. 19 As hand recounts proceed, the Bush campaign says it has clear and compelling evidence the process is fatally flawed, and accuses Democrats of suppressing military votes. The Gore camp called the charges acts of raw, crass, partisan politics.

The outcome of Floridas disputed presidential vote could come down to the seven justices of the states highest court. Read our profile of the court.

Alberto Fujimori, Perus authoritiarian president, will resign on Monday or Tuesday, the countrys prime minister says. Second Vice President Ricardo Marquez said Fujimori, currently in his ancestral homeland Japan, had asked him to step in as president until new elections are held in April.

As George W. Bushs campaign bashes hand recounts in Florida, a Texas Republican hopes a hand recount will win him statewide office. Bush signed the law that dictates the recount occur by hand.

The usual long lines and short tempers associated with holiday flying could be fond memories for airline passengers who are expected to break the record books this Thanksgiving during the heaviest travel week of the year.

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