Utilities seek damages after nuclear waste dispute ruling
A federal appeals court ruled four electric utilities may pursue millions in damages from the government for the Energy Department's failure to accept highly radioactive waste. The decision undercuts attempts to settle out of court with utilities over the waste issue. Utilities Maine Yankee Connecticut Yankee Yankee Atomic Northern States Power argue DOE missed a January 1998 deadline due to no disposal site.
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U.S. Court of Appeals For
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Enemgy Department
MaryAnne Sullivan
Department of Justice
Maine
New England
Massive fire at Edgewater condo site destroys eight homes
A five story condo construction site along the Hudson River in Edgewater was engulfed by a massive blaze that also damaged nearby houses and vehicles. Residents evacuated including nursing home patients while a shelter opened. two firefighters were injured. Water pressure actions limited further spread.
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Malaysian smuggler pleads innocent in wildlife ring
Liang Wong a 42 year old Malaysian man pleaded innocent to leading an international wildlife smuggling operation. He appeared before U S Magistrate Joseph Spero and is held without bail for a September 11 hearing. Officials say 14 illegal shipments from Malaysia Indonesia and the Philippines contained protected reptiles valued at 500000 dollars.
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Liang Wong
U.S
Joseph Spero
Wong
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sungai Rusa
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Moments in History from 1939 to 1996
A history note surveys key events: WWII begins with Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939. Aaron Burr is cleared of treason in 1807. Tokyo and Yokohama suffer a 1923 quake with high death toll. In 1983 a Korean Air Lines 747 is shot down by a Soviet jet. In 1996 a Rock Hall ribbon ceremony occurs in Cleveland.
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Poland
Aaron Burr
Tokyo
Yokohama
Cleveland
Birthday bios and ages for notable figures
The birthday notices list Lily Tomlin turning 61 and Seiji Ozawa at 65, with actor Richard Farnsworth aged 80, Yvonne De Carlo 78, former Texas governor Ann Richards 67, Barry Gibb 54, and Gloria Estefan 43, noting Lily Tomlin as the presenter.
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Lily Tomlin
Richard Farnsworth
Yvonne de Carlo
Texas
Ann Richards
Seiji Ozawa
Barry Gibb
Gloria Estefan
See Coming 2morrow Health Feature on Monitors
A heart-rate monitor guide for athletes explains how climbers cyclists runners rowers and swimmers use wearables to boost efficiency. The Journal-World Health and Recreation page in Saturday’s edition highlights practical tips and benefits for training and fitness enthusiasts.
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Journal-World
Surviver 2 ads fetch 14 million for CBS sponsors
CBS plans Survivor 2 Australia sponsorships at 14 million, matching 30 second ads each episode and extended product placements. Eight sponsors max with early bidders already courting about 35 firms, while Richard Hatch seeks book and media deals as Survivor reruns prep for fall.
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Inside.com
Kelly
Club Faux
Target
King Richard
Richard Hatch
Geraldo Rivera considers independent bid for New York mayor
CNBC host Geraldo Rivera says he is serious about running for mayor as an independent, self financed candidate potentially spending up to 10 million. He cites his New York roots and calls Giuliani's policies harmful, while proposing a poll to test strength. Separately, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones plan to wed September 30 in Santa Barbara at Bacara Resort with a large spa and ballroom.
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New York
Rivera
Rudolph Giuliani
Michael Douglas
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Santa Barbara
Calif
the Sun
Bacara Resort
Pacific
Roseanne mocks royals on Big Breakfast stage
Roseanne Barr compared the royal family to a trailer park clan on Brit TV’s Big Breakfast. She claimed the Queen Mother still lives with them and jabbed at Prince Andrew dating Koo Stark and Prince Charles’s age and fixation.
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Roseanne
Prince Andrew
Koo Stark
Prince Charles
Singers threaten suit over arrest at Orchard Park festival
Country stars Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney threaten to sue Erie County Sheriff’s Department after a scuffle that led to their arrests June 3 at a New York festival. They face misdemeanor charges with potential prison terms up to one year, while denying wrongdoing.
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Tim McGraw
Kenny Chesney
Erie County
McGraw
Chesney
Orchard Park
Native American NAMMY nominees lead with seven each
New York Mary Youngblood and Robert Tree Cody top the NAMMY nominees with seven nominations apiece for the Third Annual Native American Music Awards. About 75 other musicians with 1999 releases compete across 25 categories from traditional to rap. Awards show is Nov 11 at Popejoy Hall Albuquerque. The NAMAs support scholarships, artist seminars, and an archive, now over 3500 hours, touted as the nation’s largest collection of contemporary Indian music.
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Mary Youngblood
Robert Tree Cody
NAMA
Popejoy Hall
Albuquerque
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Nammys
Ellen Bello
America
John Trudell
Robert Mirabal
Sharon Burch
Andrew Vasquez
R. Carlos Nakai
Litefoot
Lunar Drive
Alice Gomez
Judy
Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe
National Music Publishers Assn
Harry Fox Agency
Bello
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