Runaway Car Kills Four in San Francisco Crash
Four people died and a fifth was critically injured when a car driven by a 91 year old man with a history of heart trouble sped through Noe Valley near the Castro District. The fiery pileup involved seven cars and toppled utility poles as the Cadillac lurched forward and struck multiple vehicles. Authorities say two children were among the dead.
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Lawyers seek move of Bakker civil trial from Charlotte
Lawyers for Jim Bakker and co defendants urge relocating a 758 million civil suit tied to the PTL scandal due to pretrial publicity. They ask for Wilmington or other unbiased forum claiming Charlotte jurors are tainted and impartiality cannot be ensured. Bakker, sentenced to 45 years after a 1989 fraud conviction, faces denied motions to change venue in the criminal case.
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PTL
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Wilmington
James ‘Toms
Federal Criminal Court
Aspirin May Cut Migraines In LAWA Study
Researchers report in JAMA that taking one aspirin every other day reduced migraines by about 20 percent in men compared with placebo. Experts say results are encouraging but aspirin offers only a partial solution to migraines.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
University trustees deadlock delays district’s college shutdown
Washington trustees and striking students clash over 11 of 15 resignations with talks stalemated after a week. Trustee A Knighton Stanley warned mass replacement could threaten accreditation as another negotiating session opens amid threats of ongoing stalemate. Mitchell criticizes Campbell supporters, refuses apology, and Campbell campaign decries remarks as unfounded.
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University of the District of Columbia
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Theo Mitchell
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Fred Allen
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Justice Souter sworn in next Tuesday by the Associated Press
Washington confirms David Souter as the 105th Supreme Court justice with a 90 to 9 vote. Chief Justice Rehnquist will administer the oath next Tuesday, as the court begins the second week of its term and weighs issues on abortion and sex and race discrimination.
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Baker says sentiment grows for military option against Iraq
Secretary of State James A. Baker III says nations show more willingness to consider forcing Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait, while the Bush administration leans toward a diplomatic solution. He noted opinions can change quickly and discussed possible UN backed options as foreign ministers prepared for a Paris conference. The 12 nation EC approved nearly 2 billion in aid to Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey to ease Gulf War strains.
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Souter Stunned By Senate Note
Concord New Jersey reports David Souter could not watch the Senate vote on cable TV at his Weare farmhouse. He traveled 12 miles to a friend's Concord law office, watching the 9 9 split and ensuing celebrations with calls from President Bush Vice President Quayle and Justice Kennedy.
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Supreme Court
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High Court
Heating costs squeeze low income seniors this winter
Federal officials say there will be enough heating oil and natural gas, but many poor and elderly face higher bills as oil prices surged after Iraq's invasion. An energy tax and subsidy cuts worsen the squeeze, with Northeast hardest hit as heating costs rise toward 1200 dollars.
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American Association of Retired Persons
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West Virginia
Death Toll Climbs To 127 In China's Tarmac Crash
A hijacked Boeing 737 struck two parked jets at Canton’s international airport, killing 127 and wounding more than 40. Among the dead were 90 Chinese, one American, 300 Taiwanese, four from Hong Kong and two from Macao. An American survivor was reported, and a relative abroad identified a missing daughter. The crash occurred during China's Asian Games period, prompting nationwide security alerts.
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Macao
U.S
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Alexander City
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Slaying Shocks Kingston Town As Neighbor Is Charged
The 13 year old Melissa Benoit was found dead in the basement of neighbor Henry Meinholz Jr. He pleads innocent to murder. The town of Kingston, 35 miles south of Boston, reels as residents mourn and seek answers. Meinholz, a deacon and bookkeeper, faces a raw pattern of alleged sexual misconduct and disturbing behavior revealed in court affidavits.
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