Dick Cheney and Sen. Joseph Lieberman meet in first and only vice-presidential debate. Cordial meeting covers taxes, education, and national defense. Sends warning to China, however, not to back down on concessions it made for bill's passage and entry into World Trade Organization. First state supreme court justice to face impeachment. President Clinton expected to sign bill.
Broadcasters say requirement squelched debate on controversial issues.
F.C.C. temporarily suspended law on Oct. 4. Head of Nation of Islam addresses tens of thousands on Washington Mall in day celebrating family solidarity. 87 Chinese martyrs among the 120 canonized. Monsoon rains force more than 700,000 Bangladeshis from homes. Death toll more than 100 in worst flooding in 100 years.