Appeals court voids $88.5 million award to Anna Nicole Smith
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Texas probate decision naming J. Howard Marshall II as sole heir should stand and that a California federal judge lacked jurisdiction. The case centered on the estate of the oilman who died at 90 a year after marrying Smith in 1994. Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is pictured with al Aqsa Brigades chief Zakaria Zubeidi as elections approach.
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Abbas embraces gunman during camp tour in Jenin
Mahmoud Abbas carried on a gunman’s shoulders in Jenin Refugee Camp as he campaigns for the Palestinian Authority presidency January 9. The scene raises questions about ties to violent groups and campaign tactics. Olmert hints at further Israeli pullouts after Gaza and parts of the West Bank. Sharon dissents.
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Wal-Mart staff charged with shooting stray cat
Evansville Indiana two Wal Mart assistant managers Christopher Anderson and Jeffrey Hardin were charged with felony animal cruelty after following a manager to shoot a stray cat living behind the store They were arrested released after a court appearance and face internal investigation with possible firing
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Yanukovych Appeal Rejected by Ukrainian Commission
Ukrainian election officials rejected Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovychs voluminous appeal over Sundays presidential revote citing no proof of mass violations. Yanukovych promised to seek Supreme Court review while Yushchenko leads with a solid victory after the November race was voided for fraud.
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False tsunami alert triggers panic amid vast relief effort
Looters face restraint as flood of looting and fear emerges amid post quake rescue. Crocodiles roam camps and false alert prompts rushed evacuations across India Sri Lanka and Thailand. Officials report 117000 dead and 5 million without basic needs as U S led aid arrives with medical staff and body bags.
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Deadly year in Iraq grows worse for U S forces
The analysis notes rising insurgent attacks and higher casualties in Iraq. From September to November the number of attacks climbed from 1 400 to 1 950 while U S wounds exceeded 10 000 and deaths hit 348 in the final four months.
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Anita Mui Fans Gather For First Death Anniversary
About 7,000 fans in Hong Kong attended a star studded memorial concert for Anita Mui marking the first anniversary of her death on December 30 2003. Local stars performed Mui hits while footage of her early talent contest win aired and organizers plan a proposed Mui memorial.
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Leaks Plague New Hall of Fame Dome in Springfield
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield faces leaks since its 2 year old dome construction. The city owns the hall parking garage and 18.5 acre site under a 99 year lease, with $42.5 million state funding of which $80,000 remains for repairs. City official Thomas McColgan says funds will cover fixes and address the issue.
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