Van Cliburn Faints On Stage In Fort Worth Concert
Renowned pianist Van Cliburn, 63, collapsed on stage at Bass Performance Hall after starting the third movement of Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. He was hospitalized at All Saints Episcopal Hospital, then discharged early Friday and reported as fine. Doctors said the incident was a fainting spell. hospital officials noted he was joking with friends and asking for food shortly after arrival. The crowd witnessed the episode as the concert began at 7 30 p.m.
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Missouri voters to decide on concealed weapons referendum
Jefferson City Missouri lawmakers approved a 1999 referendum to let Missourians vote on legalizing concealed weapons. Governor Mel Carnahan promised a veto on any bill allowing concealed arms. Senator Harold Caskey backed the measure saying it would restore constitutional rights.
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Missouri
Mel Carnahan
China Plan Returns to Top of Capitol Hill Probe
Key lawmakers say Johnny Chung's claims to prosecutors bolster fears that China sought to influence the 1996 election. Chung reported about 300000 dollars from a Chinese aerospace official tied to military and intelligence circles. Democrats call for DOJ sharing. Republicans say evidence points to an organized China plan to sway U.S. politics.
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People’s Liberation Army
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Liu Huaqing
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Burton
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Therapist avoids prison for assault case in Hartford
In Hartford, James Duke, 42, a respiratory therapist, received 10 years probation after pleading no contest to two felony counts of third degree sexual assault in the 1996 molestation of a paralyzed, mute patient who can no longer communicate. He must register as a sex offender and is barred from direct patient contact. sentencing is July 2 with a civil suit pending.
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Judge clears FBI sharpshooter in Ruby Ridge death
A federal judge dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi over the Aug 1992 Ruby Ridge killing of Vicki Weaver. The ruling said Horiuchi acted within his authority and fired at Harris, not seeing Vicki Weaver, and that his actions were necessary and proper under the circumstances.
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United States
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America
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Boundary County
Denise Woodbury
Louis Freeh
National Police
Freeh
Justice Department
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