California Supreme Court Forced Testimony From Anonymous Sperm Donor
The California Supreme Court unanimously upheld an appeals court ruling that anonymous sperm donor Donor 276 must testify in a civil suit against a Culver City sperm bank. The case involves Brittany Johnson and a kidney disorder, with potential links to hundreds of children conceived from the donor. The decision weighs state interests in truth against donor privacy and could affect adoptions and similar privacy protections.
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New Truck Safety Rules Extend Fitness Standards Nationwide
Washington makes a broad fitness standard for all large trucks. The Transportation Department will shut down motor carriers with unsatisfactory safety ratings, previously limited to passenger buses and hazmat haulers. The rule takes effect Nov. 20 with a 60 day window to improve or halt operations, extendable to 120 days for good faith efforts. Passenger and hazmat carriers retain 45 days to fix deficiencies.
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Wall Street trader charged with Internet stock fraud
Michael Berger, 28, was charged with securities fraud for a scheme that allegedly caused investors to lose more than 400 million dollars by betting against Internet stocks. He pleaded innocent and waived indictment as prosecutors pursued a deal. Berger attracted at least 300 investors to over 575 million in funds. He allegedly doctored records to conceal losses while promoting the strategy.
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Key historical events from 1916 to 1999 in brief
The History Journal cites milestones such as the National Park Service creation in 1916, the 1921 German peace treaty, Paris liberation in 1944, Truman’s 1950 railroads seizure, and the FBI’s 1999 acknowledgment about tear gas canisters during the 1993 Waco standoff.
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Birthday milestones peak for famous names this week
The list highlights celebrants aged seventy for Sean Connery fifty plus Monty Hall sixty plus Regis Philbin and Tom Skerritt in their late sixties and seventies Elvis Costello Tim Burton Billy Ray Cyrus and other stars mark birthdays this week confirming enduring celebrity timelines.
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Sean Connery
Monty Hall
Regis Philbin
Tom Skerritt
Elvis Castello
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Billy ‘Ray Cyrus
Parkinson's disease gains focus in health page
A Saturday health feature examines Parkinson's disease affecting millions. It highlights Muhammad Ali and Michael J Fox as public figures and profiles a KU dance teacher whose movement program helps people with Parkinson's regain lost mobility.
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Survivor changes summer TV and common culture
TV writer notes Survivor reshaped summer programming for ABC NBC and CBS with record viewership of 51.7 million and a 28.6 rating, inspiring a wave of new reality shows while signaling the era of shared water cooler moments and network experimentation. Richard Hatch defends his game tactics as fun and says he is comfortable with how he played. Hatch also discusses his health journey and dating status as he reflects on being a role model.
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Woody Harrelson Acquitted In Hemp Marijuana Case Beattyville KY
In Beattyville Kentucky Woody Harrelson was acquitted on misdemeanor marijuana charges after a four year legal fight over hemp versus marijuana. Jurors deliberated about 25 minutes finding him innocent despite calls for a fine and jail time.
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Witchblade lacks comic book charm on TV film
New York Daily News critic David Bianculli says TNTs Witchblade telemovie pilot stars Yancy Butler as detective Sara Pezzini in present day New York. He faults weak production design and heavy MTV style effects, noting Butler delivers earnest pain while the script and visuals disappoint.
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