Market plunge fuels columnist wig and fate jokes
Mike Deupree muses on the Dow dive and media chatter after a vacation, noting stock losses, billionaire resilience, and bold theories about causes while poking fun at his own career and appearance. He mentions Larry Eustachy as a coach pick and flags ongoing sportswriting mislabels in The Gazette.
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Grandparents authorize DNA test in baby switch case
Roanoke Virginia AP report says Rebecca Chitturh’s grandparents agreed to state genetic testing to confirm if she is the girl they raised. The test from Fairfax lab should yield results by Monday as University police treat the switch as a possible crime.
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Lewinsky to testify before grand jury in Clinton affair
Monica Lewinsky completed final prep sessions with Kenneth Starr staff and prepared to tell a grand jury about her two year White House relationship with President Clinton. Sources say the testimony may be concise and focus on sexual activity and discussions to conceal it including possible use of Betty Currie. The president remained largely out of view as supporters on Capitol Hill urged readiness to testify.
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Woman charged with killing 8 of her children in Philadelphia
A 70 year old woman, Marie Noe, was charged with eight counts of first degree murder for suffocating eight of her ten children over a 19 year period starting in 1949. Police said she was alone with the babies when they died and investigators pursued the case for decades amid new scientific findings.
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Colombia siege leaves 64 dead in rebel offensive
A Colombia rebel offensive destroyed Miraflores base killing 64 police soldiers and civilians. Officials say over 100 more may be captured or killed as Miraflores bears the brunt amid push for peace talks after President-elect Pastrana’s upcoming inauguration.
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Epilepsy drug eyed as weapon against addictions
Brookhaven National Laboratory scientists report that Vigabatrin GVG used for epilepsy in Europe reduces cocaine craving in animals and shows promise for human trials this fall. If approved by the FDA, volunteers from cocaine addicts will test three to six months, with results measuring sustained abstinence and potential uses for nicotine and other drugs.
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