Hutchence death shocks INXS in Sydney hotel tragedy
Sydney authorities report Michael Hutchence, lead singer of INXS, died by hanging in a Ritz Carlton hotel amid a 20th anniversary tour prep. A worker found his body before noon. investigators note prescription medicines and a belt removal. Band members were rehearsing at a studio nearby.
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Teamsters reformers cheer Carey at convention
Ron Carey proclaimed his innocence on charges he funneled union funds into his 1996 re election campaign and urged a strong reform slate for the next election. TDU activists, split over Carey’s guilt, debated how to move forward against Hoffa while celebrating UPS strike gains and reviving union numbers.
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Shuttle Eyes Risky Spacewalk to Grab Tumbling Satellite
NASA weighs a bold rescue during a planned spacewalk to capture the spinning Spartan satellite from the Space Shuttle Columbia. Mission managers indicated the crew, including Winston Scott and Takao Doi, may attempt the grab while balancing tests for the station and prior delays from a jammed hatch. The plan hinges on securing Spartan with the shuttle arm or a hand capture, amid previous spin and still-unclear cause of the satellite’s tumble.
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JEK Papers sellers sue accusers for libel
The New York libel suit targets ABC News Vanity Fair The New Yorker Roone Arledge Peter Jennings Seymour Hersh over the JFK Papers claims The action seeks at least 100 million in damages The plaintiffs argue the documents are authentic and the media misrepresented them.
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Will Smith Aims To Lead Rap Renaissance In New Album
Rap star Will Smith says rap is in a dark age after Biggie and Tupac losses and seeks a clean, fun direction. In Entertainment Weekly he discusses rebranding with his new album Big Willie Style and his wish for family-friendly lyrics.
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Martha Stewart Sues Enquirer for Libel Over Illness Claim
The National Enquirer faces a $10 million libel suit in federal court after a supermarket tabloid article claimed Martha Stewart suffers a personality disorder and self harm urges. The piece, titled Martha Stewart is Mentally Ill, sparked Stewart’s legal action for damage to her public image and emotional distress.
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Local sports desk highlights from J-W Wire Reports
Phil Wilke compiles the latest items from the J-W Wire Reports, delivering concise briefs across regional sports and notable events for the desk.
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