Manchurian Candidate author Richard Condon dies at 81
Best selling writer Richard Condon, whose 1959 novel The Manchurian Candidate about brainwashing and assassination echoed ties to Kennedy's death, died today at 81 after heart and kidney failure. His daughter Deborah confirmed he had undergone dialysis since last year. Condon, once a film publicist, saw both The Manchurian Candidate and Prizzi's Honor adapted to acclaimed films.
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Seattle lawyer’s odds not basis for appeal
A defendant in a first degree murder case failed to win an appeal over his attorney Browne advising him he had a 95 percent chance of avoiding a first degree murder conviction. Judge Mattson ruled the advice was honest and competent and Cloud would have accepted a second degree murder plea if offered with a lower odds than Browne stated.
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EPA plan tied to election year actions in Clinton era
A GOP analysis cites an EPA memo showing administration officials plan rallies in 36 media markets, targeting districts of vulnerable Democrats and freshman Republicans, with major cities like New York Boston and Los Angeles excluded. In LA, two illegal immigrants were beaten by deputies. an audiotape shows delayed Spanish commands.
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Freemen struggle rooted in Christian Identity theology in Montana
The Christian Identity movement, a racist and anti Semitic belief system, informs the Freemen standoff near Jordan Montana with FBI surveillance. Pastor Jerry Walters notes their apocalyptic tone and anti government aims as authorities pursue charges of defrauding banks and public agencies.
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U S outlines global environment agenda from Stanford speech
U S Secretary of State Warren Christopher unveils a year long program to cut greenhouse gases protect forests and curb toxic chemicals. He calls for international action on climate change toxic substances biodiversity and ocean resources while noting forests have shrunk dramatically and species face extinction.
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Planned Parenthood names Gloria Feldt new president
Gloria Feldt, 53, former head of Planned Parenthood's Phoenix affiliate, was named president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She urged renewed emphasis on abortion rights and social programs, noting Congress may move to end abortion rights. Feldt succeeds Pamela Maraldo, who left in August after two years. The federation runs 152 affiliates, 1,000 clinics in 49 states and DC, performing over 130,000 abortions annually. Feldt reflected on her own life, recounting late marriage and motherhood and her path to high school and college.
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