Luther Vandross Fans Pay Last Respects In New York
Devoted fans waited hours to bid farewell to Luther Vandross outside Frank E Campbell Funeral Home on the Upper East Side. Susan Thompson and friends drove four hours from Boston to be first in line. Patti LaBelle sat in the front row offering comfort as fans viewed Vandross’ coffin surrounded by signature outfits and photos from his career, including the hit Never Too Much.
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California fires near homes as blazes drive evacuations
Wind driven brush fires in Southern California threaten homes near Palmdale and Chino Hills while a 100 acre blaze in San Bernardino National Forest prompts camp evacuations. A mistrial is declared in the B I G wrongful death suit after LAPD detective records are found to have been concealed.
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Idaho kidnapper tied to killings of Greene family
Joseph Edward Duncan III, 42, a Fargo, North Dakota fugitive and convicted sex offender, was arrested after abducting 8 year old Shasta Greene and her brother. Authorities say he may also be responsible for the May killings of Shasta’s mother, brother, and their mother's boyfriend at the Coeur d’Alene home. Shasta survived and is recovering.
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Courts hear challenge to military's don't ask don't tell policy
A federal suit argues the policy violates constitutional rights as 12 former service members led by Jen Kopfstein seek to overturn the 1993 rule. The Bush administration asks for dismissal as supporters say the policy preserves unit cohesion and privacy while critics view it as discrimination and harmful to morale.
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Bush defends Gonzales amid Senate doubts and liberal concerns
President Bush defended Alberto Gonzales, potential Supreme Court nominee, as conservatives fault his record on abortion and affirmative action. Senate leaders warned confirmation may be difficult, while liberals questioned detainee treatment and executive privilege. Bush spoke in Copenhagen during a European trip, noting Gonzales is a capable public servant and longtime ally.
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