University reviews safety policy after threat disrupts finals
The chemistry department's former chair Givens explains a contingency plan to ensure final exams proceed. Despite a bomb threat scare causing no exams to be canceled, authorities emphasize that threats are serious felonies with up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
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Kennedy Center honors go to Dylan Heston Bacall Norman Villella
The Kennedy Center saluted Bob Dylan Charlton Heston Jessye Norman Lauren Bacall and Edward Villella for lifetime achievements in performing arts. The event featured a two and a half hour show with remarks by President Clinton and will air on CBS December 26. The honorees are noted for influence in music film ballet and opera and span politics and art.
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Ex-Israel spy admits faking reports on Syria
Yehuda Gil a former Mossad teacher of deception confessed to fabricating reports on Syria's readiness for war. Indicted on fraud embezzlement and passing information to harm state security, he says personal crisis after retirement drove him to prove himself. The case raises questions about Mossad vetting and unchallenged reports for years.
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Court fight over Amistad film release pits DreamWorks against author
In Los Angeles a courtroom clash tests whether DreamWorks may block the premiere of Steven Spielberg's Amistad. Barbara Chase Ribaud accuses the studio of stealing her story as she seeks a settlement of up to five million dollars.
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GOP threats of contempt loom over Reno probe
House Republicans, led by Rep. Dan Burton, threaten contempt of Congress if Attorney General Reno defies subpoenas over Freeh’s memo endorsing an independent counsel. Reno says no one exonerated as she defends the investigation. Hatch urges an independent Freeh probe, Hyde plans hearings on DOJ overhaul, Thompson’s committee to pursue perjury charges.
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