OJ Simpson Offers Fund Raiser For Stop the Violence Group
OJ Simpson said he would host a black tie fundraiser at his Brentwood estate for Stop the Violence-Increase the Peace Foundation to combat spousal and other violence. The plan includes a reception and silent auction with press and celebrities attending. Simpson noted he attended a recent Stop the Violence meeting and spoke with gang members, despite pleading no contest in 1989 to abusing his then wife Nicole Brown Simpson and his 1994 acquittal in her killing.
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Congressman Emerson Dies of Lung Cancer at 58
Missouri congressman Bill Emerson died at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland from inoperable lung cancer. He was 58, had been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, and died with his wife by his side while seeking re election to a nine term seat in Missouri's 8th District. Andreas Papandreou, Greece's Socialist prime minister, died at 77 from heart failure at home, with mourning announced by the ruling party.
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Whitewater trial shifts focus to Clintons in Arkansas
Prosecutors in the second Whitewater trial move to emphasize Bill and Hillary Clinton political activity beyond the Arkansas bankers on trial. Judge Wright allows references to Clintons objectives to show motives for Branscom and Hill, while defense warns of calling Hillary Clinton. Prosecution cites loans and donations tied to Clinton 1990 gubernatorial campaign and related events.
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Activists plan Washington protest on animal research ethics
Animal rights groups descend on Washington to lobby Congress for stronger protections for animals used in medical research. AIDS groups split, with ACT UP members arguing for compassionate animal use while others demand human testing and opposition to animal experimentation. Celebrities Tippi Hedren Linda Blair and Jane Goodall slated to speak.
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ACT UP
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National Alliance For Animals
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Linda Blair
Jane Goodall
Arab leaders seek unity on Israel peace plan
Arab leaders meet in Cairo for their first summit in six years after Assad and Hussein resume talks propelled by Israel’s new right wing leadership. Arafat also met Assad in a bid to forge a common Arab stance supporting the peace process while Jordan defends ties with Israel.
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Abdul-Karim al- Kabariti
Marwan Muasher
Muammar Gaddafi
Spacek balances normal life with dramatic roles on TV
Actress Sissy Spacek says suburban routines let her rehearse characters long before filming. In Beyond the Call on Showtime she plays a Connecticut woman drawn into a former lover's death row appeal, convinced his crime stemmed from Vietnam War trauma. Meanwhile James Brown sues U S Customs for $260,743 seized at Logan Airport, claiming a third party error caused the loss.
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Mayan king unearthed from ruins in Belize
In La Milpa Belize an unlooted royal tomb of a Mayan king was found beneath a rock chamber. Norman Hammond of Boston University led the expedition funded by the National Geographic Society. The king, dating to about 450 AD, wore a jade necklace with a vul ture head pendant signifying rulership. The skeleton is the first royal tomb found unlooted at La Milpa.
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