Death of Nancy Thurmond Shocks Columbia Community
The University of South Carolina senior Nancy Moore Thurmond was fatally struck by a car in Columbia while her blood alcohol was reportedly high. As the daughter of U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond, her death spurs calls for stricter DUI enforcement and organ donation decisions by her family.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
Aiken County
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Aiken
Aiken High School
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Sen. Thurmond
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Court awards mugger 4.3 million despite victim injury
The New York Court of Appeals, in a 4-2 decision, held that Bernard McCummings, who robbed and assaulted Jerome Sandusky on a subway eight years earlier, could claim trauma damages. The ruling says the officer’s force was excessive, awarding the mugger compensation while Sandusky received nothing, leaving readers puzzled by perceived justice.
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New York Court of Appeals
Jerome Sandusky
Sandusky
New York
Bernard McCummings
New York Transit Authority
McCummings
Court of Appeals
Our Space Venture With Russians Grows Mutual Sense
President Clinton orders NASA to seek full Russian participation in designing a space station that could house up to nine astronauts. A joint venture with Russia and other partners could reduce costs, with the American bill potentially cut by two thirds from an estimated 31 billion dollars, excluding 8 billion already spent.
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Clinton
March on Washington gay rights rally challenges Clinton
Washington columnist Sandy Grady weighs the Gay Lib march for lesbian gay and bi equal rights, risks of fringe events, and potential backlash against Bill Clinton over his pledge to lift the gays in the military ban. He notes hotel demand and security concerns with a possible million-person turnout.
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Clinton
White House
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Sam Nunn
Washington
Dupont Circle
Clinton White House
Barney Frank
Gerry Studds
America
Washington Blade
S/M
Queer Nation Gathering
Cookie Sellathon
Middle America
Andrew Barrer
George Stephanopoulos
Senate
Jamestown
N.Y
Stephanopoulos
Congress
Bill
Sandy Grady
Philadelphia Daily News
Triumph and Tragedy Mark Two Young Lives Lost
Aiken obituaries honor Leigh Ann Woodward 21 and Nancy Moore Thurmond 22 who died within 24 hours last week. Leigh Ann, a cystic fibrosis survivor who received a double lung transplant, faced renewed health battles yet remained hopeful and active in life and studies. Nancy Moore, a cheerleader and future legal advocate, was struck by an alleged drunk driver and died after life support was disconnected. her family and community mourn a promising young woman.
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Nancy Moore Thurmond
Leigh Ann
Nancy
Nancy Moore
Aiken
Columbia Street
Journalists must specialize for accurate environmental reporting
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate piece argues editors and reporters need deep knowledge across disciplines to assess scientific claims. It cites a survey showing only 17 percent of adults trust the media, noting sensationalism and centralization in New York and D.C. skew coverage while local outlets with capable staff provide fairer reporting.
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Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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