CBS News says no improper conduct in Lynch interview talks
CBS News spokeswoman Sandy Genelius said the network did not engage in improper behavior by dangling book and TV deals while pursuing an interview with rescued soldier Jessica Lynch. She noted a clear distinction between Lynch interview requests and potential Viacom tied deals. West Virginia unemployment fell to 5.8 percent in May as goods and services sectors added jobs and construction led gains.
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Charleston
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Inmate Walton mental state debated in court
In Roanoke Virginia lawyers argued before U S District Judge Samuel Wilson that Percy L Walton 24 is mentally retarded and schizophrenic in an effort to spare him from the electric chair A competency hearing was sought to determine his mental state before execution by electrocution Walton had chosen this method over lethal injection amid a Supreme Court ruling against executing mentally retarded prisoners.
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Percy L. Walton
Jennifer L. Givens
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U.S
Samuel G. Wilson
Supreme Court
High water strikes West Virginia counties again
Severe rain overwhelmed streams and sewers in Kanawha and Nicholas counties forcing at least 30 residents from homes and prompting evacuations to a Charleston civic center shelter. Power outages affected 5000 AEP customers as rescue teams used boats and churches for refuges amid damaged houses and flooded roads. Authorities consider a state of emergency as ongoing weather threats loom.
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Pinch
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Wolford
Rutledge Road
Lawsuits loom over state's new workers' camp bill
Harleton AP Ten sections of the comprehensive workers compensation bill face likely lawsuits as businessmen and labor leaders clash over cuts. The measure, a 347 page package, aims to reduce a near 4 billion deficit by deeper benefit cuts while lawmakers seek solvency through June 2006 despite potential court reversals. The Supreme Court rejected a bid to halt debate, amid open meetings concerns raised by Wise officials.
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Wheeling
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West Virginia settles Microsoft antitrust case
West Virginia reached a settlement with Microsoft Corp ending its antitrust claims and an associated class action. The state will receive about 19.7 million in vouchers for Microsoft and rival products, plus roughly 300000 in unpaid attorney fees. Boone County Circuit Judge E E Lee Schlaegel granted preliminary approval.
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Microsoft
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Body found in rain swollen Kanawha stream near Pinch
Kanawha County Sheriff's Department investigates after an adult male body pulled from Blue Creek near Clendenin by volunteers about 3:30 pm Monday. It was carried downstream after breaking free in debris. length of exposure undetermined and no missing person matches found. Autopsy ordered.
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