Nancy Marchand Actress Dies at 71 in Stratford
Connecticut born actress Nancy Marchand famed for The Sopranos and Lou Grant died of lung cancer at her Stratford home on Sunday night, a day before her 72nd birthday. She earned four consecutive Emmys for Lou Grant from 1979 to 1982 and continued working on The Sopranos after her diagnosis. Her husband Paul Sparer, married 47 years, died in November of cancer.
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New computer virus spreads slowly across firms
A new computer virus disguised as a joke targets relationships and spreads via Microsoft Outlook addresses and chat rooms. It hit large U.S. companies by Friday, with appearances in Australia and Asia, but its impact is slower than the Love Bug and it can clog email systems without permanently damaging files.
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Jury Chosen for Branch Davidian Trial in Waco Case
A six member jury including one alternate was selected to hear a 675 million wrongful death suit by Branch Davidian victims and survivors. They will advise U S District Judge Walter Smith on whether federal agents used excessive force in the 1993 raid and whether they helped start the deadly fire. Opening statements set for Tuesday, trial expected to last about a month.
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Soaring air fares dampen vacation plans
Dallas AP report notes airline fares rose due to higher fuel costs and strong demand as the economy expands. Despite three fare increases this year, passenger traffic grew 7.7 percent in May and jetliner occupancy rose to 73.6 percent. Discounts through internet sales and corporate rates persist, but travelers must shop for bargains and may need to adjust dates or destinations to save.
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Reptile rescuer scales legal barriers in New York shop
Robert Shapiro runs Social Tees and New York City's unofficial reptile orphanage from a tiny East Village storefront. He houses from a dozen to 100 reptiles, including Burmese pythons and iguanas, often accepting pets owners cannot care for while navigating bans on keeping many species. He partners with sanctuaries and zoos to rehome illegal or abandoned reptiles and recalls cases from an alligator found in Staten Island to a turtle rescued in Chinatown.
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Colorado wildfire containment achieves progress near Denver
Fire crews declared the Bobcat fire 100 percent contained and the Hi Meadow fire 95 percent contained after three days of backbreaking work. The blazes started June 12 near Pine Junction and Hi Meadow, with authorities confirming structural losses and a suspected arson arrest in Loveland. A cold front cooled conditions, aiding mop up and containment efforts.
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