Patrick O'Brian dies at 85 in France and Ireland
British novelist Patrick O'Brian, famed for the Aubrey Maturin sea fiction, died at 85 after falling ill in Dublin and dying in a hospital. His body will return to France for burial, with Norton publishing his works since 1990 and critics hailing his historical sagas as among the finest.
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Air Force major faces court martial over refused anthrax vaccine
Maj Lonnie Bates a pilot stationed in Delaware says he faces a court martial for defying a direct order to take the anthrax vaccine. He argues the shot risks his health while Pentagon orders have begun vaccinating 24 million troops with more than 380000 starting the regimen. Bates demands a court martial after rejecting an Article 15 and offering to resign, stating his 13 years of service would be sacrificed to avoid an unsafe drug.
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Don Martin MAD artist dies at 68 in Miami hospital
Don Martin, renowned MAD magazine artist known for his warped slapstick and legendary sound effects, died of cancer at a Miami hospital at age 68. His 30 years of work defined a irreverent era in MAD from 1955 to 1987 before a rights dispute led him to another magazine.
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Eight Colleges Join SITA Program Students Host Families
Curran, a Washington High School senior and debate team member who placed 14th nationally, is remembered as a bright student with strong values. Barbara Porter of George Washington University calls his death senseless and tragic. Family friend Sigrid notes Curran's interests in philosophy, writing, music, and Japanese culture. Contact writer Becky Stover at beckus fyiowa.com.
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