Legal fees and odd outcomes in several lawsuits
In Albuquerque a Primerica Life Insurance class action settles with lawyers awarded about 7.5 million while only two of six million class members receive 30 000 each. A Massachusetts Mutual case proposed 5 million for lawyers with two beneficiaries total 350 000 but collapsed amid criticism. The piece also notes parliamentary brawls in Turkey and a New Orleans courthouse fistfight, plus gun license quirks in North Dakota and Kentucky, a Venezuelan dissidents campaign, and Davos protest policing with manure cannons.
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Clown Bob Manion Faces Festival Rejections in California
In Clayton California nearly 20 years of appearances as Flasher the Clown, Bob Manion was dropped from January Walnut Festival and is likely to be excluded from Clayton’s Fourth of July parade. Organizers say his act unsettles audiences as he presents a Yorkshire terrier from his pants for a surprise pet interaction.
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Internet events and broadcasts listed for today
A mix of online programs includes 4 p.m. chat with Charlton Heston about Ben Hur, American Stock Exchange live video and market reports, Rocktropolis concerts and interviews, the U.N. daily press briefing, and previews of upcoming Hollywood movies with Mr Showbiz reviews.
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Ed vixens status on Ed show Bonny Hayne return
NBC says to stay tuned on whether the Rena Sofer-portrayed Bonnie Hayne exits Ed. Sofer, a California native, rose from General Hospital to Melrose Place and recent indie March. The column also notes her ongoing projects and past roles for context.
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