Union Jack to fly at Buckingham Palace in queen absence
In a historic shift Queen Elizabeth II ordered the Union Jack to fly around the clock whenever she is away, reversing a long-standing tradition. The flag first flew full staff at the palace on a day marking Diana's funeral, per a palace spokesman.
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Lawyer bludgeoned to death near Pordenone office
In Pordenone Italy lawyer Francesca Trombino who represents Lt. Col. Richard Muegge in a US jet downing case was attacked outside her office Friday by a man with a hammer. She died hours later. Police seized a suspect in connection with the divorce related motive.
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Connecticut Lottery Shooting Deadly Workplace Tragedy
Five people die at the Connecticut lottery headquarters when Matthew Beck, an eight year employee on stress related leave, shoots three supervisors and then the lottery chief in the parking lot before killing himself. Coping workers flee as security urges escape. Governor Rowland calls it unexplained violence.
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California coastal homes cling to cliffs as El Nino bites
On California's North Coast red tags mark homes uninhabitable as El Nino erodes cliffs. Dozens of oceanfront houses face collapse risks with insurance rarely covering damage. In Pacifica, ten red-tagged residences hover over 75 foot drops while residents brace for spring repairs.
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Man sentenced to five years for arson at convenience store
Andrew Walkden was sentenced to five years in prison for arson after crashing a stolen truck into J&G Superette in Lilburn Georgia and setting it ablaze during a dispute with the owner. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay 498521 in restitution for the Sept 26 1996 fire. No injuries were reported.
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Right to appeal questioned in Starr ethics case
A federal appeals panel questioned Frank Mandanici on his legal right to appeal Starr ethics claims. Mandanici, a longtime Starr critic, argued Starr has many conflicts of interest and should face investigation. Judges said they would rule on standing before addressing the merits.
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Subscriptions and advance payments offered by Aiken Standard
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