Florida Supreme Court faces billion-dollar tobacco suit
In Tallahassee the state seeks 1.43 billion to recover welfare costs for treating sick smokers. major cigarette makers Philip Morris and RJR Reynolds challenge state agencies' authority to file the action. The case hinges on whether the state can sue tobacco firms for public welfare expenses.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Philip Morris Inc
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Murder suicide details shutter North Carolina triple killing
In Kill Devil Hills a man killed his three children and himself after taking them from Seaford Delaware. Police identified victims Catrina 9 Daniel 6 and Theresa 4 Mont. Firefighters found the burning van and authorities noted no clear motive.
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Kill Devil Hills
N.C
James Gradeless
Vietnam
Gradeless
Douglas Mont
Nancy Mont
Seaford
Del
Cpl
Preston Lewis
Delaware
Methane Ice Could Fuel US Energy But Sparks Environmental Risk
Ice that burns methane hydrates could meet US natural gas needs for decades, yet mining them risks ocean floor avalanches and methane releases. Experts warn large deposits under continental shelves hold potentially three times current atmospheric methane, with high greenhouse impact and climate risks if disturbed.
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Atlanta
America
William Dillon
U.S. Geological Survey
Susan Smith Abuse Admission Emerges in Case
Union SC AP Susan Smith the mother accused of drowning her two young sons faced no plea deal as trial set for July. Court papers unsealed reveal she was molested at 16 by her stepfather Beverly Russell who admitted the abuse but faced no charges. Russell a stockbroker tax consultant and Republican party member signed a 1988 court order acknowledging the allegations.
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Alex
Smith
Beverly Russell
Russell
State
Republican Party
Clinton health act consulting pay sparks scrutiny
An AP review shows a small circle of advisers and contractors earned six figure contracts and up to 49 per hour for Hillary Clinton health plan work. About 1,000 people touched the effort though most work was unpaid. Walter Zelman received 101,649 in fees through March 1994 for services on the failed plan.
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Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
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California
Citizens Group
Common Cause
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