Daughter alleges Cabbage Patch attack sparks suit
San Diego parents file 25.5 million civil action claiming their 9-year-old girl suffered hair pulling and emotional injuries after a Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime doll gnawed her scalp four days after Christmas. Mattel pulled the doll amid about 100 reports and offered a 40 dollar refund.
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Weekend Weather Near 40 With Partly Cloudy Skies
The forecast calls for a high in the upper 30s on Sunday and similar conditions to today with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation is expected as temperatures hover near the seasonal range.
Courtney Love says she’s free of booze and drugs
Courtney Love declares the hard life behind her and says she is totally free of alcohol and drugs. She credits regular workouts and a committed routine as the secret to her sobriety.
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Mother challenges law on anonymous child abuse reports
Susan Leventhal in Berlin Connecticut sues to learn names of five anonymous accusers who challenged her as a mother of four. She argues the policy harms families while officials defend anonymous tips as a lifeline for suspected abuse. The state cites many reports nationwide and notes some come from unknown sources, with substantiation not guaranteed.
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Gingrich Taped Call Sparks GOP Pressure for Probe
Republicans urged Attorney General Janet Reno to open a criminal investigation into a December 21 telephone call in which Newt Gingrich discussed plans to mount a GOP counterattack to ethics charges. The New York Times published a transcript of the overheard discussion with Gingrich, his lawyer, and GOP leaders as the House ethics panel sought unity after recent tensions.
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Simpson denies boast that he is a good liar in testimony
In Santa Monica the former football star said a line from Education of a Rookie was ghostwritten and taken out of context. He claimed the admission about lying was a joke for veteran players during hazing while he was a Bills rookie.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The notice lists delivery hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard. It details subscription prices for county and other mail, and provides instructions for subscribing and reporting delivery problems. It notes publication is by Aiken Communications Inc and dates back to 1867.
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