Dear Abby Hoax Involving Baton Twirling Foe Exposed
An Oregon architect tied to a false Dear Abby plea about a lifelong baton twirling fetish was revealed as a hoax written by a 23 year old woman seeking revenge on her parents’ friend. Michael Deibele, 50, said the letter prompted Dear Abby to tighten verification policies.
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Man charged in church arson case linked to racial tensions
John David Knowlton a 57 year old lawn mower repair man was charged with second degree arson for setting a pew fire at a black church last month. The incident occurs amid more than 70 arson fires at black churches in the South since 1995 with similar white church fires and documented racism in several cases. Investigators note racist graffiti at Knowlton's former residence.
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Clinton testifies on videotape in Arkansas bank-appointment case
President Clinton testified via videotape that he appointed two Arkansas bankers to state boards based on qualifications, not campaign contributions. He denied offering favorable treatment for donations and could not recall details of a meeting involving campaign checks. The bankers, Branscum and Hill, face charges of diverting bank funds to Clinton's 1990 reelection effort.
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FDA panel weighs abortion pill mifepristone approval
An FDA advisory panel will meet in Maryland to review an application to market mifepristone, the abortion pill. The panel will evaluate clinical trial data and hear arguments from supporters and opponents. Its nonbinding recommendations are typically followed by the FDA.
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ER leads Emmy nominations with 17 including top drama
NBCs ER dominates the 48th Primetime Emmys with 17 nominations led by best drama and nods for stars Clooney Edwards Stringfield and Wyle. CBS Chicago Hope earns 15 bids while Andre Braugher breaks through as a best actor nominee after three years on Homicide. Garry Shandling nets 12 nominations for The Larry Sanders Show as cable channels gain ground with Gillivers Travels and other miniseries.
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Emmy Nod Shortfalls Hit NBCs Friends Cast
The Friends cast failed to receive any nominations while the show was named best comedy. Absences include Home Improvement star Tim Allen and Roseanne, with Candice Bergen and John Goodman declining consideration to open space for others.
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Peck leaves hospital after emergency surgery
PRAGUE CzECH REPUBLIC Gregory Peck left the hospital after an emergency appendectomy and flew to Paris accompanied by his wife Veronique daughter Cecelia and a surgeon. The 80 year old actor fell ill after attending a film festival in Karlovy Vary where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Thursday's access poll results question credibility of Joe Klein
A Thursday poll examines whether Joe Klein's anonymous novel harms his credibility as a journalist. Voters split over whether the author’s fiction undermines his reporting integrity and impartiality in public life.
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