Drunken patron denies leaving $10000 tip at Chicago bar
A British man, David Martyn Nicholas, claims he was drunk and cannot recall leaving a $10,000 tip for Leg Room waitress Melanie Uczen in Chicago. The bar owner says Nicholas appeared clear, with staff photos and a signed passport page backing the tip.
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West Nile virus found in New York and New Jersey crows
Three dead crows tested positive for West Nile virus. Two were found in Rockland County New York and one in River Edge New Jersey. Public health officials warned the virus remains a threat after earlier misdiagnoses and bird fatalities across the region.
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Judge Rules Exam Biased Against Minorities in Dock Work
A federal judge ruled an apprentice dock workers exam biased against minorities by testing skills not related to longshore duties. A consent decree bans further use of the Test of Adult Basic Education and offers 2200 minority applicants since 1997 the chance to reapply.
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Gore and Bush push strategy in pivotal race
In a tightening contest, Gore launches a multimillion ad push and a “progress and prosperity” tour to revive his campaign against Bush. Bush counters with civility rhetoric and a duel focus on battleground states as advisers map convention prospects and VP choices.
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Clinton expands parental leave rules for states
President Clinton announced Labor Department regulations allowing states to provide paid unpaid time off after birth or adoption. He cited the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act and said about 20 million people have used it to care for a newborn or ill relative, urging pay support to broaden usage.
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High tech touted for rural areas in GOP radio address
Senator Conrad Burns cites rural America gains from access to technology seen in cities. He argues high tech is essential for Montana and rural regions to participate in economic growth. He warns against FCC over regulation of online privacy while doubting industry self regulation.
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