Disney Dinosaur set boom kills worker in desert accident
A metal boom touched a high voltage line on the Disney film Dinosaur set in Poison Canyon San Bernardino County killing Matt Gordy 31 and seriously burning Dave Riggio 33. Gordy died at the scene and Riggio received third degree burns and is treated at Grossman Burn Center in Sherman Oaks.
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Pan Am files Chapter 11. cuts, refunds, layoffs loom
Pan Am Airlines files Chapter 11 protection a week after announcing 225 layoffs and route reductions. The shutdown begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday with signs for refunds and cancellation notices at airports. Spokesman Jeff Kriendler says other airlines are asked to help but not obligated. Pan Am operated about 5,000 daily passengers to 14 cities before the bankruptcy.
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Lott blocks campaign finance reform in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott shelved the McCain Feingold campaign finance reform bill, ensuring no action on curbing fundraising excesses before the 1996 elections. The move came amid a filibuster and a bid by reform advocates to force a vote, drawing criticism from Common Cause and the League of Women Voters while Democrats pledged to keep the issue alive through amendments.
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Blumenthal testifies before grand jury in Starr probe
Sidney Blumenthal told a federal grand jury he discussed information with reporters about Starr prosecutors but denied a White House plot to smear Starr. He named news organizations and refused further questions on confidential White House talks. Starr met with Judge Norma Holloway Johnson after Blumenthal’s testimony. Nancy Hernreich also testified. Tapes were played for the grand jury, timing unclear.
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Oregon to fund doctor assisted crisis reports debate
A Oregon state panel voted 10 to 1 to cover physician assisted death services as a medical benefit for low income residents under the health plan. Supporters say it eases suffering, while opponents warn of coercion and taxpayer funding.
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Spice Girls reject India Khajuraho visit amid protests
Spice Girls have no plans to perform at the Khajuraho temples, despite a report of a November show at the central Indian site famed for erotic sculptures. Bharatanatyam’s Geeta Chandran criticized the idea, while authorities barred performances at the temples. The group’s rep called the report false.
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