FBI agent faces $50 million wrongful death suit in fatal I-95 crash
The family of Maurice Williams 23 and Craig Chambers 19 filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against FBI agent David Farrall 36 over a wrong way crash on I-95. Farrall accused of vehicular homicide pleaded innocent with BAC at .17. The Florida Highway Patrol retracted an initial wrong way driver claim and apologized.
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Hollywood stars eyed for military public service ads
Defense Secretary William Cohen and wife Janet have invited about a dozen celebrities to record public service announcements promoting military service. Names mentioned include Harrison Ford Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Steven Spielberg and James Brolin though none have committed and ads may start this year. Separately the CDC says the worst of the flu season appears over though some regions may have yet to peak with about 6 percent of patients showing flu like symptoms at the peak and 0.4 percent two weeks later.
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GDP Up Here Sees Quarter to Quarter Change
The report covers gross domestic product as the total value of all goods and services produced by U.S. workers and capital, regardless of ownership. It notes the percent change from the previous quarter, highlighting growth or contraction in the economy.
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Economy roars with 5.8% growth amid inflation risks
The government reports a 5.8 percent quarterly growth as inflation indicators rise. Wage and benefit costs climb 1.1 percent in Q4 while the broad inflation gauge hits 2 percent. Markets price in a Fed rate hike, with experts predicting at least one 0.25 point rise next week and possible further moves to cool the economy.
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Nun hosts Elian custody talks amid Cuba debate
Sister Jeanne O Laughlin defended keeping Elian in Miami and backed Senator Mack's citizenship bill as Reno and Meissner sought a quick federal court resolution. Grandmothers prepare to return to Cuba while Waters condemns the nun's shift from neutrality in the custody dispute.
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Deadbeat parents' assets frozen nationwide tightening child support
Washington and other states seize assets in bank accounts tied to 3 million delinquent parents. The federal bank account matching system has identified 662,000 accounts and linked them to 2,000 banks and 3 million Social Security numbers, enabling states to reclaim funds. Officials say the approach, supported by HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, targets noncustodial parents who avoid wage garnishment, with millions already recovered and hundreds of thousands of accounts seized or notified.
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Star couple expecting child amid Hollywood headlines
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas announce they are expecting their first child. They did not reveal due dates and plan marriage later. Douglas is 55 with a 20-year-old son from a previous marriage. The couple share a Sept 25 birthday and got engaged New Year's Eve.
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Phil Witke Compiles J Wire Reports
Phil Witke gathers wire reports from J Wire for a concise roundup covering politics economy and local events. The column highlights notable statements from officials and emerging trends with quick context and named entities where available.
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