James Dickey dies at 73 poet of Deliverance
Columbia AP James Dickey 73 renowned author of Deliverance and To the White Sea died from lung disease complications after hospitalization. His 1970 novel Deliverance won the Prix Medicis in 1971 and inspired a 1972 Academy Award nominated film.
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Atlantis undocks from Mir after five days together
The Atlantis crew undocks from the Russian station Mir after five days in joined flight, bidding farewell to astronauts John Blaha and Jerry Linenger and seven others. Linenger, 42, will spend 40 months on station experiments while Blaha plans a Mexican meal with his mother post landing.
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English Patient and Shine Lead Golden Globes Drama Winners
The Golden Globes crowned The English Patient as best drama picture and Geoffrey Rush as best drama actor for Shine. Madonna won for best musical or comedy and You Must Love Me led original songs. The People vs Larry Flynt earned Miles Forman best director and writers Alexander and Karaszewski top screenwriters.
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Global balloon trip ends as Fossett aborts over India
American balloonist Steve Fossett told air traffic controllers he would land in eastern India after a fuel shortage halted his attempt to circle the globe. He hovered about 3,000 feet above Varanasi in the Solo Spirit with a possible cabin electrical short but no danger to the 52 year old Chicago trader.
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Escaped Prisoner Surrenders After Cold Door Calls
Billy Tyrone Williams, 20, who escaped from Lowndes County jail with James Eldrige Scott, wandered Valdosta neighborhoods asking to use a phone. After being turned away by frightened residents, Williams finally prevailed when Jerry Foster called 911. Authorities arrested him. the pair had climbed a 12 foot wall to escape on Wednesday.
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