Powerball Jackpot Rolls Over After No Six-Number Match
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball drawing matched all six numbers to claim the 16 million dollar jackpot. The prize climbs to about 19 million dollars for the Wednesday drawing. Three tickets matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball, each winning 100 thousand dollars. sales occurred in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Lewinsky attorney rejected by Johnnie Cochran
The article notes Cochran declined to represent Monica Lewinsky after being approached amid a Clinton affair probe. He said he stayed on the sidelines and limited his comments to the public discussion.
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Lion King tops 1998 Tony Awards with six wins
The Lion King led the 1998 Tony Awards with six wins including best musical edging Ragtime. Art upset Beauty Queen of Leenane for best play as Garry Hynes and Julie Taymor won directing and musical honors. The season set attendance and box office records with 11.3 million seen and expected grosses around $545 million.
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1998 Tony Winners Summary Card
1998 Tony winners span plays and musicals with Art by Yasmina Reza as play winner. Ragtime leads with book by Terrence McNally and music by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Cabaret and The Lion King top musical categories with Julie Taymor as director and costume designer for Lion King.
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Discovery returns from Mir as shuttle carries last space relics
The Space Center Houston report notes Discovery will undock after four days with the last Americans from Mir Andrew Thomas and thousands of pounds of Russian gear on board. Commander Charles Precourt hopes to export a Mir module someday but collects only small mementos for Earth and the International Space Station. Mir is slated for fiery re-entry by end of 1999 as shuttle flights end and unmanned ships assume supply roles.
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Scrap the tax code movement gains force
Washington AP reports restaurateur Jerry Abel and about 750,000 small business owners signed scrap-the-code petitions backed by the National Federation of Independent Business. The drive seeks abolition or simplification like a flat tax or national sales tax to replace the current tax system. Critics fear economic disruption, while an IRS study notes higher noncompliance among business filers.
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Billy Joel and Elton John scrap London gigs amid illness
Billy Joel canceled two London concerts with Elton John due to a throat infection and asthma, forcing John to perform solo at Wembley while Joel contends with a lingering attack and upper respiratory infection. refunds were offered but few claimed them, the duo’s Britain shows were their last there on a world tour.
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Susan Hess Compiles Wire Reports Summary
Susan Hess compiles a selection of wire reports from W News Service documenting diverse events, updates, and brief notes across politics economy and society for the edition. The column presents concise items sourced from wire feeds, highlighting timely developments and notable quotes for readers.
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