Hillary Clinton joins Senate School for freshman briefing
Sen elect Hillary Rodham Clinton travels from the White House to Capitol Hill with 10 fellow freshmen for Senate School events and a Supreme Court dinner. Capitol Police shielded her as she attended seminars tours and photos with a low profile for the day. In Maryland the University of Maryland to honor late Jim Henson with a life size statue of Henson and Kermit at the Adele Stamp Student Union to be installed in 2002 funded by the class of 1988 and landscaping paid by the class of 1990.
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Smoking linked to higher colorectal cancer death risk study says
A study by American Cancer Society researchers and National Cancer Institute shows smoking for 20 years or more raises colorectal cancer death risk by over 40 percent. Data from 1,350 people over 14 years reveal a strong link between cigarettes and death from colon or rectal cancer, with both men and women affected. Ann Chao, ACS researcher, notes the association and cites the study’s first author.
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Billboard Music Awards Flaunt Glitz and Dance Heat
At MGM Grand Garden Arena performances by Christina Aguilera Ricky Martin 98 Degrees and N Sync highlighted a night of pop and dance dominance. Sisqo won six awards including male artist of the year while the Dixie Chicks Faith Hill and others claimed four each as Billboard tied its year end charts to awards.
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Pandas Leave China for Washington Zoo Flight
Two giant pandas bound for the National Zoo in Washington D C departed Chengdu on a 17 hour Federal Express MD-11 flight. The animals traveled with five US and Chinese keepers and were expected to arrive at Washington Dulles at 3 pm aboard PandaOne.
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U S businessman Edmond Pope sentenced in Russia
A Moscow court found Edmond Pope, a U S businessman and CERF Technologies founder, guilty of espionage for allegedly obtaining classified torpedo blueprints. He received the maximum 20 year term, with seven days to appeal, while his family and lawyers urged his release on health grounds amid bone cancer concerns.
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Mount Vernon to Restore Washington Distillery Site
Archaeologists at Mount Vernon Virginia uncover the foundation of George Washingtons distillery from 1797 near the main house. A four year excavation and renovation project funded by state authorities will reconstruct the site noting it produced about 11 000 gallons of corn and rye whiskey between 1798 and 1799 for local farmers and gentry including the Lees Randolphs and Fitzhugs.
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Downey Jr seeks help amid low mood amid arrest reports
Robert Downey Jr faces possible charges after a Thanksgiving weekend arrest at a Palm Springs resort. He reportedly received psychiatric care at Cedars Sinai and was released after a brief hospital stay. Police found cocaine and methamphetamine during the incident as the district attorney weighs charges. The actor, age 35, is a guest star on Ally McBeal and had been released on bail previously after a prior drug case. Trust remains uncertain as investigations continue.
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Rehearing heard over South Carolina retirement system
In Columbia, the South Carolina Supreme Court heard a rare rehearing on whether the 1986 switch to the retirement system increased benefits by 1 billion dollars and if unused vacation time should be included in final benefit calculations. Lawyers for the state argue potential cost dangers, while retirees contend benefits were funded and miscalculations have affected pay for 14 years.
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Ty Courtney Sentenced To Prison And House Arrest
Former South Carolina state senator Ty Courtney, 48, was sentenced in Spartanburg to one month in prison, nine months of house arrest, three years probation, and a $5,000 fine for three counts of bank and mail fraud. He faced up to 30 years and a $3 million total potential penalty. Prosecutors cited fraudulent loan applications from 1986 and properties, while Courtney apologized and claimed mistakes on a form he was unfamiliar with. Support came from Sen Don Holland and others.
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