Florida signs anti tobacco law to sue cigarette makers
Florida Governor Lawton Chiles signed a law allowing state wide class action suits against tobacco companies to recover Medicaid costs for smoking related illnesses. The measure, effective July 1, cites 1.2 billion dollars spent on Medicaid since 1989 and aims to hold makers financially responsible for taxpayers costs.
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Temperature Extremes Reported Across U S Wednesday to Thursday
The Associated Press notes a high of 102 degrees at China Lake California on Wednesday and a low of 32 degrees at Roseau Minnesota on Thursday marking notable national temperature swings.
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Daily climate notes record high 84 and low 65 for today with overnight 56. Historic highs include 94 in 1953 and 42 in 1901. Precipitation trace this day, 2.14 inches for the month, 11.62 inches year to date. Road conditions line details via Journal-World Access.
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Solzhenitsyn Returns After 20 Years in Exile Amid Debate
Alexander Solzhenitsyn plans to return from Vermont exile to Russia after two decades, a move welcomed by reformers and criticized by others who doubt his impact. Russians weigh political and cultural significance as he travels toward Moscow, meeting ordinary citizens and reflecting on years under Soviet rule.
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Solzhenitsyn Plans Secluded Moscow Suburb Home
Solzhenitsyn seeks privacy after a long travel in Russia and plans to settle behind a high fence in the Moscow suburb of Troitse Lykovo. Workers say pilgrims already come to his door as nationalist groups seek his support though his anticommunist stance may hinder him amid Russia's inflation and unemployment. Sociologist Valery Mansurov notes the intelligentia might be drawn, while the masses focus on survival.
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Oprah Wins Double Emmys for Talk Show and Host
Oprah Winfrey dominates the 21st Daytime Emmy Awards winning best talk show and best talk show host. All My Children earns best drama, Susan Lucci hosts, Sesame Street and Guiding Light among top winners. Dick Clark receives lifetime achievement award.
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