Perot backs Richards in Texas governor race
Ross Perot endorsed Democratic Gov. Ann Richards for re election calling her one of Texas greatest governors and saying she is more qualified to govern Texas than George W Bush. A separate Baltimore thunderstorm with winds up to 60 mph damaged cars and homes and a funnel cloud was reported though a tornado confirmation was not given.
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Tehachapi Actor Noah Beery Jr. dies at 81
Tehachapi California character actor Noah Beery Jr. longtime Rockford Files star Rocky dies at 81 after years of poor health following a 1980s stroke. He played James Garner’s father on the series and had a prolific screen career.
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Ames sold data on hundreds of CIA operations
Senate intelligence panel says Aldrich Ames admitted betraying more than 100 U.S. and allied operations, nearly double prior counts, with details of many more he may have passed to Moscow. The report criticizes CIA leadership for lax response and discipline while noting Woolsey's actions as insufficient.
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United States
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CNN Convicted of Contempt for Noriega Tape Broadcast
CNN was found guilty of contempt of court for airing Noriega jailhouse phone calls with his lawyers. Judge Hoeveler set sentencing for December 9 and warned the network to comply with court orders. CNN plans to review the decision for appeal, while a defense lawyer condemns the broadcasts as improper and unnecessary.
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Cholesterol poses little threat to healthy elderly
A study of 997 people age 71 to 104 found elevated cholesterol did not raise heart attack or death risk compared with those with normal levels. Lead author Dr. Harlan Krumholz notes age may change cholesterol meaning and calls for more research to explain the finding.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
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School violence noted in major cities survey
Washington AP reports the National League of Cities found 41 percent of large cities faced student deaths or injuries from violence in the past year. Among 700 cities surveyed for August and September, 38 percent saw violence rise over five years, while 17 percent saw declines or no issue.
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