Brothers charged in fake moon rock scam in New York
Federal indictment accuses Brian and Ronald Trocelmann of Atlanta of attempting to peddle a fictitious fist sized moon rock valued at 300 million dollars. They claimed Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean and John Glenn involvement to lure auctioneers and scientists. Potential penalties include up to five years in prison and a 250000 dollar fine. surrender set for Navy 19 for initial appearance.
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Woman Dragged to Death from Truck in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police planned to charge a 29 year old man for dragging a woman nine miles behind a pickup and dumping her along a highway. The victim was identified as Faye Smith, 39, of Las Cruces, with investigators linking a 1989 Chevrolet pickup to the crime and inspecting a nightclub nearby. In a separate report, a Cancer study notes esophageal adenocarcinoma cases among white men rose over 350 percent in 20 years, tied to obesity and smoking, with a 90 percent five year mortality.
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US S signs pact to cut global warming
At a United Nations ceremony in Buenos Aires journalists reported the United States signed a global warming accord reached in Kyoto. Undersecretary of State Stuart Eizenstat said the move advances emissions cuts and supports environmental, economic and national security goals. Argentine President Menem pledged voluntary targets, signaling growing developing nation participation in climate efforts.
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Gephardt mulls presidential bid potential path
House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt says he is seriously weighing a 2000 presidential bid while facing pressure to stay in the House and pursue the speakership. He notes he will decide in the next two months as Gore and Bush remain contenders and his national fundraising network grows.
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Jerusalem housing plan okayed sparks regional tension
Israeli government moved to bid for 1025 homes at Har Homa in East Jerusalem amid Palestinian and U S objections. Netanyahu framed Har Homa as sovereignty in the Jewish capital, while Oslo-era talks leave Jerusalem status unsettled and risk widening rifts.
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Rehabilitation bids loom for Monica Lewinsky book deal
Monica Lewinsky eyes a seven figure overseas contract with a Brit publisher to tell her side of the Clinton years. Monica Lewinsky's team weighs a TV interview while ABC's Barbara Walters deal is on hold pending attorney approval and Starr testimony. Observer excerpts note reactions from Lucianne Goldberg and Linda Tripp, and other entertainment items cover Michael Bolton, Jack Nicholson, and Reeve remarks.
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