Velvet Elvis club wins trademark case in Texas
U S District Judge Vanes sa Gilmore ruled The Velvet Elvis nightclub in Houston can keep its name, rejecting most claims by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. The judge found the phrase velvet Elvis evokes an era of velvet paintings and lava lamps beyond Elvis likenesses, supporting the bar's branding and décor.
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Du Pont bail denied in high profile murder case
Media judge refused to grant bail or move venue in the John E. du Pont murder case. He remains jailed with trial set for January 21, stemming from the January 26, 1995 shooting death of Olympic wrestler David Schultz.
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Northwest floods follow record snow and ice
Rain and rising temperatures end four days of Northwest snow and ice, but trigger floods and mudslides. Tens of thousands receive sandbags as rivers swell in Washington and Oregon. Nine dead across the two states as evacuations continue and shelters report strained conditions. Compounding misery, mud threatens to outpace thawed roads and fields. In Olympia, evacuees at North Thurston High School vent frustration, while Seattle skies clear enough for a busy rush hour and a return to normal airport operations amid travel backlog.
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Republicans Rally to Save Gingrich as Ethics Fight Protracts
House GOP leaders organized a conference call to urge unity amid efforts to retain Speaker Newt Gingrich. Rep. Nancy Johnson faced delays in scheduling penalties hearings as ethics probes, with four subcommittee members examining tax exempt funds, likely won’t conclude before the January 7 speaker election. Jim McDermott and Steve Schiff cautioned the process needs more time for a full, informed judgment.
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Hebron pact moves toward Palestinian control
In Jerusalem, Israel and the Palestinians held rapid top level talks aimed at shifting most Hebron to Palestinian authority. Arafat ordered negotiators to close the deal Monday for a Tuesday signing, but no accord was reached. Dennis Ross and Yitzhak Mordechai forecast progress while Netanyahu pledged to present any deal to the Knesset for approval.
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Bomb destroys Indian train. many dead in Assam blast
A bomb ripped through the Brahmaputra Express near Gauhati killing dozens and injuring at least 42. Police suspect Bodo rebel factions. Rescue workers recovered 26 bodies as the New Delhi bound train derailed, with about 1,200 aboard at Kokrajhar.
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Griffin credits early detection in cancer fight
Merv Griffin revealed a routine blood test detected his prostate cancer early, triggering seven weeks of outpatient radiation in Los Angeles. He described the treatment as brief and noted he survived the brush with cancer due to timely detection. The interview aired on Entertainment Tonight. He was 71 and emphasized the casual, five minute daily sessions.
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