Dole seeks Hollywood help for memorial fund
Former presidential candidate Bob Dole urged the film industry to back a $100 million World War II memorial in Washington. He praised Tom Hanks for aiding fundraising and noted about $40 million has been raised. Hanks helped raise funds via TV mentions and PSAs. Dole stressed private effort and cited a nationwide appeal.
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Virginia man given life in 1997 beheading case
Emmett Cressell 38 received a life term for involvement in the killing of Garnett P. Johnson. Cressell apologized to the family but claimed innocence, blaming co-defendant Louis Ceparano who also drew a life sentence after striking a prosecutor deal. Johnson was burned after a late night party in Ceparano's Grayson County trailer.
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North Carolina Instructor Convicted of Grade-for-Goods Case
Vorida Lekeea Reed, a North Carolina Central University biology lecturer, was found guilty of obtaining property by false pretenses for offering a passing grade in exchange for a television, video game, and a discounted 31 inch TV from Service Merchandise. She received a suspended sentence, probation, 100 hours of community service, and repay $1,217, with evidence showing a stolen credit card used in April 1996.
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Official English plan sparks debate in Maine
In Lewiston Maine a proposed measure by Rep Thomas Shields to make English the official language of state government triggers anger among residents with strong French heritage. Critics flag racism while supporters say it simply requires English for daily government business.
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Military commander eyed to lead domestic attack defense
Pentagon plans a two star joint task force commander to direct military support in chemical or biological event responses. The plan, backed by Defense Secretary Cohen, calls for National Guard and reserve units leading the effort with medical and defense experts, and fits within civilian agency coordination.
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Artificial bladders show promise from dog study
In Nature Biotechnology, Dr. Anthony Atala and colleagues report lab grown artificial bladders from dog tissue that functioned normally for 11 months after transplantation. The approach uses two cell types arranged inside a mold, which then disintegrates as new bladder tissue forms. Further confirmation needed from other groups.
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Levi's abandons building at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco
Levi Strauss and Co confirms abandoning the Saddle Man’s building at Levi’s Plaza after seven female workers developed breast cancer. An initial 1997 inquiry found no link, but the company relocated 200 employees last October due to anxiety and ongoing concerns.
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