Hijacker drops demand and is arrested in Japan
A man hijacked an All Nippon Airways flight from Osaka to Fukuoka with a kitchen knife. He dropped demands and was arrested after landing. 192 passengers unharmed. Police said he was drunk and possibly mentally troubled. The flight arrived safely at Fukuoka International Airport. In Ukraine, a Briton and two Pakistanis face 10 to 15 years for cashing 16,000 bad checks tied to Ocean Bank. In Washington, Gingrich delays payment decision as ethics case stirs Capitol politics.
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Cosby extortion case tied to illegitimate daughter claim
Autumn Jackson, 22, and Jose Medina, 54, were arrested in New York in an extortion scheme targeting Bill Cosby over a supposed 24 million dollar settlement. Jackson claimed to be Cosby's daughter seeking 40 million, while Cosby's spokesmen deny paternity. The case trails Cosby’s son Ennis’ death, with no evidence linking the extortion to that murder.
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Nation marks King's civil rights legacy with service in Atlanta
Across Atlanta volunteers honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr by cleaning dilapidated schools aiding food banks and restoring poor neighborhoods. Crim High School principal Sherman Lofton notes the day calls for service over praise as students paint murals and learn from King's writings and life.
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No sales tax for New Yorkers in clothing moratorium
New York City and state suspend sales tax on clothing for one week to lure shoppers from New Jersey and neighboring states. Mayor Giuliani led the kickoff at Manhattan Mall as shoppers flocked to buy apparel and shoes, while Pataki noted cross border shoppers and potential broader expansion. Upper details note tax-free clothing under $500 and exceptions for golf and bowling shoes.
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MacLaine tax dispute fuels New Mexico uproar
In Santa Fe New Mexico AP report neighbors question Shirley MacLaine's low tax assessment for 36 mountaintop acres bought for at least 1.15 million in 1992. The actress paid 589 in property taxes last year while neighbor Bill Donahue on 6.2 acres pays over twice as much, and police sergeant Frank Novelli notes similar disparities. County tax officials say sales figures are not required by real estate agents in New Mexico.
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Settlers mourn pullout in Hebron rally and tensions rise
In Hebron over 1000 mourners gathered outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs to protest Israel's withdrawal from 80 percent of the city. Rabbi Dov Lior condemned surrender of land to foreign rule as a destruction of Israel. Jibril Rajoub warned against disruptions, while police detained three militants suspected of distributing inflammatory material.
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