California abuse suit rush tests statute window limits
As a state law opened a one year window for old molestation claims, hundreds rush to sue the Roman Catholic Church including the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Attorneys anticipate up to 750 statewide suits and settlements potentially surpassing prior records, with 670 cases already filed or planned by mid December.
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Los Angeles
Archdiocese of
Ray Boucher
Archdiocese of Boston
California
Associated Press
U.S. Supreme Court
Timothy McDonnell
Prozac used as menopause alternative heats up use
About a quarter of women who stop hormone replacement therapy return to pills due to menopause misery. Antidepressants such as Prozac and Effexor are rising as relief for hot flashes, though few alternatives have strong scientific backing. Dr Nanette Santo ro notes they are the best second alternative to estrogen.
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Washington
Nanette Santoro
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
FDA approves 10 minute HIV test from Trinity Biotech
The FDA authorizes a 10 minute HIV rapid test by Trinity Biotech PLC to aid government programs doctors and hospitals in quick screening of health workers after needlestick injuries. The firm cites 800000 annual injuries and notes early treatment can reduce infection risk.
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Trinity Biotech PLC
Do or dogs: troubled teens train service canines
In Tampa, Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center students including Jessica Glenn train six service dogs at Kids and Canines a program guiding chronic truants. Jennifer Wise started it in 1998 with DJJ support. the nonprofit now relies on grants sponsorships. Wise received ING Education's Unsung Heroes Award plus a $27000 grant for a van.
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Tampa
Fla
Elvis
Jessica Glenn
Glenn
Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center
Dorothy Thomas
Jennifer Wise
Kids and Canines
Department of Juvenile Justice
Wise
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Bond and Guidelines Shape County Bail Fees
Court officials describe how bail works in Linn County with judges setting bonds after arrest. AAA Lederman Bail Bonds posts 40 to 60 bonds monthly and charges 10 percent for surety bonds and 30 percent for cash bonds.
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Linn County
Goddard
Department of Correctional Services
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
AAA
Lederman
Kelly Smith
AAA Lederman
DNA testing continues on sick cow linked to mad cow scare
DeHaven says DNA studies under way will help determine the cow's origin and transmission path. Officials review herd records while Canada awaits DNA results. More than 30 countries have banned U.S. beef exports as U.S. and Japanese talks over safety measures continue. Two Washington state herds remain under quarantine.
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DeHaven
U.S
de Haven
Tokyo
United States
Japan
Washington State
Michael Jackson says police manhandled him during arrest
Knight Ridder reports Michael Jackson claims officers injured him by handcuffing behind his back during last month's arrest on child molestation charges. He says a dislocated shoulder and pain disrupted his sleep as authorities sought to belittle him in custody.
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Knight Ridder
Michael Jackson
Jackson
CBS
60 Minutes
Dame Helen Mirren Gets Embarrassed At Buckingham Palace
Golden Globe nominee Helen Mirren recalls nearly crying as she received the title of dame at Buckingham Palace. She describes Prince Charles, the throne, the band, and families in the ballroom, and she struggled to hold back tears during the ceremony.
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Associated Press
Helen Mirren
Buckingham Palace
Mirren
Prince Charles
Birthdays for Musicians and TV Figures List of Anniversaries
Bo Diddley Skeeter Davis Noel Paul Stookey James Burrows Mike Nesmith Davy Jones Patti Smith Matt Lauer celebrate birthdays. The list spans rock rockabilly folk television theatre and news media figures born on different dates.
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Bo Diddley
Skeeter Davis
Noel Paul Stookey
Peter, Paul and Mary
James Burrows
Cheers
Taxi
Mike Nesmith
Monkees
Davy Jones
Patti Smith
Today
Matt Lauer
Christmas Weekend Sees Record Box Office For Lord of the Rings
The Return of the King led a record Christmas box office with $51.2 million in a weekend bringing its total to $224 million after two weeks. Top twelve films earned $168.6 million, a new high, according to industry data from box-office tracker Paul Dergarabedian.
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Knight Ridder
Hollywood
Paul Dergarabedian
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