Florida judge blocks Terri's Law in right to die case
A Florida judge ruled Terri's Law unconstitutional citing privacy rights and improper legislative power. Governor Bush filed an immediate appeal while the feeding tube remains in place during the appeal. Michael Schiavo has fought to remove artificial life support against in‑laws who argue potential improvement.
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Arafat Fortifies HQ Amid Israel Threats
Fearing capture Yasser Arafat reinforced his West Bank compound with concrete-filled barrels and wrecked cars. He vowed to fight Israel as the Jewish state warned it has no immediate plan against him. Palestinian officials say the obstacles aim to slow tanks and helicopters.
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Thousands flee as attacks kill hundreds in Nigeria town
Militants from a Christian Tarok tribe killed at least 500 people in two raids on Yelwa, a predominantly Muslim town. Red Cross officials said toll could rise to 600 as victims’ families speak. About 100 abducted, 158 wounded, and thousands displaced.
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Greenspan warns deficits threaten long term economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned that huge deficits threaten the nation's economic stability and Social Security and Medicare financing. He urged presidential candidates to address entitlement reforms as baby boom retirements loom.
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Productivity Slips or Rises in Nonfarm Business Output
A brief look at nonfarm business productivity shows percent change from the previous quarter, seasonally adjusted to reflect trends in output efficiency. The data indicate how quickly firms are turning inputs into goods and services compared with the prior period.
Calabash Festival to honor Peter Tosh on 60th birthday
In Treasure Beach Jamaica the fourth annual Calabash International Literary Festival will honor Tosh marking his 60th birthday with public readings and performances by Iba Cooper Wayne Armond and Stephen Golding. The event runs May 28 to 30 in the fishing village on Jamaica's south coast.
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Peter Tosh
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Plaque commemorating The Andy Griffith Show stolen
A bronze statue in Raleigh's Pullen Park lost a commemorative plaque six months after installation. The concrete base was dug up and the plaque pulled, mulch used to cover the empty hole. TV Land loans the artwork and has similar statues in Minneapolis and New York City.
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Mannequin dispute ties alderman to civic row in Greenfield
In Greenfield Wisconsin an alderman faces a flap over a female mannequin in his office. Mayor Seider withdraws a demand to remove it while keeping his door closed. The dispute centers on a piece of art versus free speech with potential legal action.
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Milwaukee
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Thomas Pietrowski
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Seider
Peter Earle
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