Media object to closed hearing in Unabomber case
Babu as Media objects to a closed door hearing on disputed evidence in the Unabomber case. Friday lawyers argued disclosure would not prejudice Theodore Kaczynski's right to a fair trial. A Monday hearing in Judge Garland Burrell's court will address admission of journal admissions, a chart of alleged other crimes, and seized Montana cabin documents from April 1996.
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California triggerman sentenced in single-bullet murder case
Stephen Edmond Davis, 20, was sentenced to life without parole after a judge refused a new trial for his murder conviction in a case where the victim was shot once. Judge Francis Hourigan said he found Davis deserved the harsh sentence while offering no full legal rationale.
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Dow hits new peak as producer prices slip in May
Wall Street surged on Friday with the Dow Jones up 70.57 to 7782.04 as the two week rally nears 500 points. A 0.3 percent drop in May producer prices and slowing high-ticket consumer sales support a view that inflation is easing and the Fed may pause rate hikes this summer.
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Wall Street
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Smokers May Get Aid From Multibillion Tobacco Settlement
Washington AP report outlines a proposed plan by private attorneys to allocate up to 600 dollars in cessation aids, free tests for tobacco related diseases, and cheaper medicines. The Castano group would channel funds to smokers while settling 37 state lawsuits against cigarette makers. Negotiations resume Monday to finalize money distribution and program details.
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Castano
Trey Bobinger
Mississippi
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Tobacco industry talks on expanded funding and monitoring
The piece reports lawyers pushing for funds and medical monitoring for smokers and ex-smokers over 40 to detect tobacco related diseases early. It notes up to 3000 dollars yearly for drugs for tobacco related lung disease in those over 50 and partial Medicare co payment coverage for tobacco related care for those over 65. It covers Brown and Williamson balking at FDA nicotine control, industry demands for freedom from punitive damages, and top executives from Philip Morris RJ Reynolds B and W British American Tobacco meeting in New York to resolve differences. Washington Attorney General Christine Gregoire says the industry rejected settlements with states. A tobacco spokesman declined comment.
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Christine Gregoire
Army closes harassment hotline amid mixed views
The Army shut down its sexual harassment toll free line citing waning calls and misuse for vengeance. Officials said it revealed the scope of the problem and promised a new advice line for victims without complaint forwarding powers. The move follows probes at Aberdeen Proving Ground and other bases and a resignation linked to past misconduct.
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Base closing effort quashed by Senate committee
Supported by Defense Secretary Cohen and the armed services chiefs, a Clinton plan for a new round of base closings was sunk in the Senate Armed Services Committee. GOP resentment over Clinton’s California and Texas base openings before re election helped doom the measure, with prospects for 1999 and 2002 rounds fading as midterm politics loom. Senators Levin McCain Robb plan to add language on the defense bill, but faces a tougher path on the floor. House view remains hostile to new closings amid political risk for lawmakers.
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Paparazzi clash with Schwarzeneggers on school run
UPS driver Randall Sialana in Santa Monica recalls Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver being harassed by photographers as they took their son to school. He criticized the photographers for causing stress to Shriver who is pregnant and said photographers showed no regard for the family. Two photographers were jailed on charges of false imprisonment and reckless driving after a road pursuit and crash. Sialana, who was listed as a battery victim, tried to shield Shriver from pictures. The incident highlights paparazzi scrutiny faced by celebrities and their families.
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