Navajo Chairman MacDonald jailed on bribery ethics charges
Navajo Chairman Peter MacDonald, 61, was sentenced to nearly six years in a tribal jail and fined 11000 after conviction on 41 counts of bribery conspiracy and ethics violations for accepting cash loans plane rides and car use from businessmen seeking influence.
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Democrats weigh dropping millionaires tax in budget talks
Democrats considered dropping a millionaires surtax as they clash with Republicans over deficit reduction and Medicare cuts. A GOP alternative to limit itemized deductions was discussed while funding decisions drew heat in Iowa and North Dakota projects. House and Senate leaders aimed to reach a midweek compromise on tax efforts.
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Cocaine speeds HIV growth in lab study
Lab results from the University of Minnesota Medical School show cocaine doubling or tripling HIV replication in infected cells. Lead researcher Dr. Ronald Schut cautioned that test-tube findings may not mirror human biology and called for further studies on immune system effects and drug users.
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Wayward whale Humphrey beaches again in San Francisco Bay
Humphrey the wandering humpback whale again stranded on mudflats and a rock in San Francisco Bay. California Marine Mammal Center officials warn the tide could worsen the situation while unsure if the whale is truly stuck or choosing a resting spot.
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Teen dies during Halloween hayride stunt in New Jersey
Brian Jewell a 17 year old junior at Tom's River High School died after hanging from a gallows during a Halloween hayride stunt in Lakewood New Jersey The ride was halted after the death and the gallows were inspected for flaws An autopsy was performed and toxicology tests are pending authorities said
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AT&T Plans 2.2 Percent Night and Weekend Rate Hike
AT&T will raise basic night and weekend long distance prices by 2.2 percent starting Nov 2, estimating about 39.4 million dollars in extra annual revenue. The increase adds roughly five cents to an average 16 dollar monthly long distance bill and covers out-of-state direct-dialed calls after 11 p.m. weekdays and all weekend until 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Neo Nazi Metzger Ordered to Pay 5 Million in Damages
Portland jurors assigned 5 million dollars to Tom Metzger and 3 million to his White Aryan Resistance, with his son John ordered to pay 1 million. The panel found the defendants responsible for inciting violence by sending an agent to organize skinheads who killed a Black man. Kenneth Mieske and Kyle Brewster face 500000 each in damages.
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