Teen sentenced to 45 years in Scream style stabbings
Chippewa Falls teen Thaddeus Swim, 16, received 45 years for stabbing ex-girlfriend's parents while wearing a black robe and white mask like the Scream 2 attacker. He pleaded guilty to Battery and attempted murder for wounding Eugene and Debbie Neitge on July 27. his wife police officer husband was lightly hurt. Swim may seek parole after one fourth of the term.
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Clinton seeks up to five point five percent military pay raise
The Clinton administration proposes an across the board military pay raise of up to 5.5 percent starting January 1 2000. Defense Secretary William Cohen said the increase aims to improve quality of life for service members, boost long term service, and raise readiness. President Clinton backed the plan in a statement, noting it would be the largest raise in 15 years if approved.
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Chukwu octuplets cling to life at Texas Children's Hospital
Nkem and Iyke Chukwu's eight babies, the world's only known living octuplets, remain in critical condition after a Caesarean delivery at Texas Children's Hospital. The smallest weighs 10.3 ounces and the largest 1 pound 10 ounces, all eight on ventilators or in incubators with uncertain futures.
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Nkem and
Iyke Chukwu
Nih-Kehm
Ee-Kay Chuhk-Woo
Texas Children’s Hospital
Patti Lavrick
Leonard Weisman
Nkem Chukwu
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Ont Chukwu
Texas Children's Hospital
Nkemm Chukwu
Lockerbie remember day marked by tribute and world leaders
Lockerbie observed the 10th anniversary of Pan Am Flight 103’s crash with memorial services at Dryfesdale Church and Westminster Abbey. Prime Minister Blair and President Clinton addressed mourners as Libyan suspects face trial prospects in the Netherlands amid discussions on bringing them before a Scottish court.
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Tony Blair
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Elizabeth II
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Blair
Robin Cook
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Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia
Syracuse
N.Y
Prince Philip
Social Security earns billions from computer mistake
A Treasury error in a computer program miscalculated interest on trust fund bonds for 18 years. Rubin said the fix will stop future overpayments while existing balances remain unaffected. The glitch could fuel debate on private investment for Social Security and long term funding.
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Treasury
Robert Rubin
Rubin
Clinton
Bill Archer
R-Tex
House
Ways and Means Committee
Celebrities share health tips and film talks
Pat Boone credits vegetable soup and fiber for health, while Robin Williams emphasizes connecting with people through positive roles and humor. George Michael completes 80 hours of community service and faces a court order to stay away from Will Rogers Park during probation. Vanessa Redgrave joins Girl Interrupted with Winona Ryder, Anna Paquin stars in Hurlyburly at 16, and royal gossip notes Prince Philip’s stance on Fergie at Christmas. Birthdays include Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Billingsley, Hector Elizondo, Diane Sawyer, Rick Nielsen, Steve Garvey, Luther Campbell, and Ralph Fiennes.
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Will Rogers Park
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Duchess of York
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Lady Bird Johnson
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ABC News
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Cheap Trick
Steve Garvey
Luther Campbell
Ralph Fiennes
Susan Hess Compiles W Wire Reports Collection
Susan Hess edits a collective round up drawn from W Wire Reports, summarizing notable items, events, and developments from the wire service. The compilation reflects multiple sources and provides concise briefs suitable for a daily wire digest.
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