World roundup: Bodies recovered after US aircraft crash
Reports say rescue crews retrieved two bodies and searched for two others after a KC-136 Stratotanker crashed near Geilenkirchen NATO base in Germany. Four crew died, investigators to begin, fire crews battled the blaze for hours.
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Simpson's possessions head for reluctant auction block
Los Angeles auctioneer Butterfield and Butterfield plans 80 lots including O J Simpson's Heisman Trophy and No 32 jersey for February 16. Proceeds cannot satisfy a 33.5 million judgment to Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Public interest waned, with dealers noting little inquiries for Simpson memorabilia.
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Veterans commission urges major overhaul of GI Bill and home loans
A 12 member bipartisan panel urges the first major veterans benefits overhaul since World War II. It proposes full college cost coverage for veterans with four years active duty plus a 400 dollar monthly stipend, and merging health benefits with military programs while enabling tax deferred retirement accounts. The panel says reform would boost morale and aid personnel retention as veterans transition to civilian life.
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Study on welfare recipients shows high unemployment
Milwaukee lawmakers note 38 percent of former welfare recipients were not working when leaving rolls in early 1998. The study cites lack of skills and experience as barriers. officials warn the unemployment rate is a concern for the work-based welfare system.
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Huntington Woods Madam’s list of 7000 clients released
Police disclosed a computerized black book from Marci Deverhay, the Huntington Woods Madam, exposing 7000 potential clients with addresses and numbers. Prosecutors opposed the release but it went forward while she awaits sentencing on racketeering charges in January.
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NBC seeks unauthorized Ventura biopic angers Minnesota governor
NBC plans a May 23 TV movie about Governor Ventura despite his protests. He claims ratings trump accuracy and wishes any project wait for a book. NBC says it approached him after his surprise election, while local reports confirm the project proceeds.
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