Mexican prisoner wins Goldman Prize for environmental work
Rodolfo Moritiel, 44, imprisoned in Mexico since last May, is named among Goldman Environmental Prize winners. He leads peasant groups forming human chains to halt logging in Guerrero region. Prize of 125000 dollars to Moritiel and six others honors efforts to protect forests amid dispute with Cascade Lumber and authorities alleging faked charges.
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Murdoch diagnosed with prostate cancer to receive radiation
Rupert Murdoch, media baron and chairman of News Corp, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He will undergo several weeks of radiation treatment but does not plan to change his work schedule. The prognosis is described as very good by his spokesman. In Louisville, two boats capsized and others collided after Thunder Over Louisville injuring several, with one in critical condition and four treated for hypothermia.
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Father accuses Miami relatives in Elian case on CBS
Elian Gonzalez's father Juan Gonzalez accused his Miami relatives of child abuse for influencing the 6 year old to reject him. He said Elian wants to return to Cuba and described the relatives’ actions as abusive. Protests prayed for divine help as Easter week began while judges decide the case.
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Websites Brace For New Child Privacy Rules
Websites rush to meet a federal privacy law targeting children under 13 requiring parental consent before collecting personal data. Some sites curb access or remove options, while others rely on email or mailed verification to share data with marketers. Industry figures warn this could weed out less reputable operators and push sites to strengthen safeguards.
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Ifsec
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Center For Media Education
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America Online
AOL
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FreeZone.com
Ali Pohn
FreeZone
Disney Online
Disney
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Taiwan and US face arms sale dilemma over Aegis ships
Washington talks probe whether Taiwan may buy four Aegis destroyers priced at about 1.1 billion each plus other advanced weapons to counter Beijing missile buildup. Officials debate defense needs versus provoking China while Congress grows skeptical of Beijing’s aims and Clinton administration splits. Admiral Blair notes Taiwan’s missile threat from about 200 deployed missiles improving in accuracy.
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McGraw Hill duel for Entertainer of the Year at ACMs
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill clash over who merits the Entertainer of the Year award as country stars contend with Hill's pop crossover. Oprah Winfrey faces a hush rule at Harpo Inc. while Josh Brolin wins the Toyota Pro-Celebrity Race in Long Beach. Alabama lawmaker complains over Hank Williams Museum move. John Travolta teases a villain role in Battlefield Earth. Willie Nelson bus stirs no arrests amid marijuana rumors. Birthdays: Lon McCallister Don Kirshner Jan Hammer Olivia Hussey Lela Rochon Liz Phair.
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Liz Phair
Susan Roberts Compiles J-W Wire Reports Summary
Susan Roberts compiles the J W Wire Reports, assembling a concise digest of wire items. The compilation reflects multiple brief notes from wire services, emphasizing timely happenings and compact agency coverage.
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