Washington insiders and public distrust survey results
A Pew Research Center survey finds a mutual distrust between Americans and Washington insiders. Interviews with 81 members of Congress, 98 presidential appointees, and 151 top civil servants show only 13 percent of appointees and 14 percent of civil servants think the public knows enough to make wise policy choices. A majority of Congress also doubt constituents' understanding of issues.
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Oprah Winfrey sued again by cattlemen in Texas
In Dumas Texas 130 cattle owners file a second libel suit against Oprah Winfrey on the second anniversary of her show alleging false and disparaging remarks about mad cow disease seeking about 1 million dollars in damages. The case cites Texas veggie libel law and mirrors parts of a prior suit by three cattle feeding operations and four ranches.
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Starr Declines Pepperdine Law Deanship amid Scaife Ties
Independent counsel Kenneth Starr withdrew as Pepperdine University law dean in waiting signaling his Whitewater inquiry continues. He denied links to donor Richard Scaife while noting calls for an external probe into payments to a key accuser.
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Napalm shipment heads back to California
Napalm train car to California after protests prompted Indiana firm to quit Navy napalm recycling project. Navy seeks a company to destroy 3.3 million gallons stored at a San Diego area weapons station. First 12,000 gallon batch moved via rails through several states. storage at China Lake until a contractor is found. Navy officials insist the material is stable and not immediately dangerous.
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Princeton grad sues school over false records disclosure
A Princeton graduate and aspiring doctor, Rommel Nobay, sued his alma mater for defamation and invasion of privacy after Princeton alerted medical schools to discrepancies in his academic credentials. A U.S. district judge dismissed the case on the fourth day of trial, saying truthful statements about fitness to practice medicine serve a public need. Nobay, who admitted to lies in his applications, may appeal. Princeton argued such disclosures protected the public.
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Hawke and Thurman Plan Wedding After License Granted
Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, parents to be with a July baby, obtained a marriage license in New York City. Publicists confirmed the couple has the license but a date was not set. Hawke flew in from Canada for the paperwork and returned afterward.
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George Michael charged with lewd act in park bathroom
Singer George Michael, 34, was charged with lewd conduct after an undercover officer witnessed an alleged act in a park bathroom. Police gave few details amid a high profile case linked to his sexuality and public exposure.
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Fonda apologies for Georgia remarks in UN speech
Jane Fonda apologized after telling a United Nations group that parts of Georgia resembled a Third World country with starving children and tar-paper shacks. Governor Zell Miller criticized the comparison as prejudiced, while Fonda said her comments were wrong and ill-advised after speaking in New York about Georgia’s teen pregnancy rate.
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Translating Movie Titles Sparks Global Misreadings
A compilation shows how English film titles become provocative or odd in Mandarin Cantonese and other languages. Examples include The Full Monty as Six Naked Pigs, The English Patient as Do Not Ask Me Who I Am Ever, Fargo as Mysterious Murder in Snowy Dream, Boogie Nights as Instant Fame, Nixon as The Big Liar, and As Good As It Gets as Mr Cat Poop. Retro birthday notes list Olivia Hussey at 47, Lela Rochon at 34, Liz Phair at 31.
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Local Wire Reports Compile Briefly By Phil Wilke
Phil Wilke compiles a concise wire report for the Journal by aggregating notes from J W wire dispatches with updates on events and statements from several organizations. The brief summarizes ongoing developments and forthcoming actions across multiple sectors.
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