Napalm train arrives at China Lake base without protests
A 12000 gallon napalm train from Fallbrook reached China Lake Naval Base in the high desert Sunday, stored while a recycling firm is sought. The voyage began April 11 after a Kansas City detour, protests prompted the initial return, and a different firm may handle disposal.
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Linda McCartney Dies at 56 in Santa Barbara
Linda Eastman McCartney, photographer and wife of Paul McCartney, died of breast cancer at age 56 while vacationing in Santa Barbara California. The couple had been married since 1969 and raised three children Mary Stella and James. Her death followed a December 1995 cancer diagnosis and a March spread to her liver.
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Ransom note re-examined in JonBenet case
The ransom note in the Ramsey home is analyzed as a possible planted ploy to mislead investigators. Experts debate authorship and motive noting the note caused initial missteps and could be the strongest single evidence in the case as the grand jury process begins.
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Neurolab test continues with mouse fetuses in space
Space shuttle Columbia scientists dissect nine pregnant mice to study how gravity affects brain development aboard Neurolab two week mission. Crews label embryonic brain cells, preserve 10 to 14 day old fetuses, and plan further dissections, with many more animals scheduled for postflight study.
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Celebrities in Brief Highlight Legal Woes and Wins
Robert Downey Jr after four months in Los Angeles County jail values simple comforts and plans to stay clean while starring in three films this year. Conan O'Brien seeks a NYC apartment as Leno and Letterman loom, Coolio faces German charges over theft and assault. MTV selects Jesse Camp as new VJ amid fitting-in battles, with a $25,000 prize and a summer debut. Birthdays include Tito Puente, Ryan O Neal, Jessica Lange, Luther Vandross, Clint Howard, Carmen Electra, and Joey Lawrence.
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Top Brits slide in money rankings as Queen Elizabeth II drops
The Sunday Times rich list shows Queen Elizabeth II tumbling 21 places to 94th with an estimated fortune of 420 million dollars. Richard Branson also falls to 14th at 1.7 billion, down 1.2 billion from last year, while Sir Paul McCartney climbs into higher standing.
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Susan Hess Reports From Wire Dispatches
Susan Hess compiles rapid wire reports covering developing stories and events. The column aggregates concise updates from numerous sources, highlighting notable facts, dates, places, and named entities for quick reader awareness.
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