Tropical Storm Frances Aims For Texas Coast
The storm stalled in the Gulf of Mexico gathering strength for a likely landfall on the Texas coast between Brownsville and Corpus Christi late today or early Friday. Frances winds reach 45 mph with gusts to 83 mph on an offshore rig as forecasters expect 60 mph winds before landfall.
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Los Angeles to ban tobacco and liquor billboards citywide
Los Angeles City Council voted 13 to 0 to ban alcohol and tobacco advertisements from billboards or signs within 1,000 feet of homes schools parks and churches affecting about 97 percent of the citys 2 777 billboards. ADM executives deny wrongdoing defense argues FBI informant trapped them and Whitacre case notes.
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Keiko the whale moved toward Iceland release
Keiko the orca known from Free Willy left Newport Oregon after three years of recovery. He was weighed, treated, and loaded into a 30 by nine by deep transport tank and flown toward Vestmannaeyjar Iceland aboard a UPS truck and plane. He faces a long process of potential release into the wild with an eventual barge transfer to a harbor pen and possible relocation to a larger enclosure. The plan may take a year before a decision on release is made and would cost about 1 million per year to care for him.
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GOP Leaders Propose Tax Cut Package Worth 70B to 80B
House Republicans map a five year tax cut plan centered on raising the standard deduction for 24 million married couples and expanding elderly earnings, with Archer drafting details. Senate leaders will review and a Senate compromise is planned as Domenici notes surplus use for emergencies could justify tax cuts.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Swissair Officials Over Crash
In Halifax area Nova Scotia a $50 million federal suit in New York accuses Swissair Delta McDonnell Douglas Boeing of wiring defects linked to the Swissair Flight 111 disaster that killed 229 aboard on Sept 2. The case targets the airlines and manufacturers as investigators search the Atlantic site.
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Jean Chretien
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Grapple
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Rocker Tommy Lee released from jail after brief term
Tommy Lee, convicted of spousal abuse against Pamela Anderson Lee, is released early for good behavior after under four months of a six month sentence. He faces three years probation, $5,000 to a battered women’s shelter, anger management, random drug tests, 200 hours of community service, and must stay 100 yards from Anderson.
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Charles English
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Penn family in film and stage careers span decades
Best known for directing over 400 hours of prime time TV and acting with wife Aileen Ryan in Crossing Guard, Penn family includes sons Michael, a singer. Chris, an actor. and Sean, a director. Leo Penn acted in Broadway hits and classic plays. Oprah debunks nude Beloved report. Today's birthdays include Fay Wray, Robert Wise, Arnold Palmer, Jose Feliciano, Joe Perry, Amy Irving, Big Daddy Kane.
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Michael
Chris
Fay Wray
Robert Wise
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Jose Feliciano
Joe Perry
Aerosmith
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Big Daddy Kane
Phil Wilke Compiles J Wire Reports Summary
Phil Wilke compiles J WIRE reports into a concise section, detailing notable national and regional developments. The roundup highlights key facts, figures, and names from the wire service, presenting a compact snapshot of events coordinated for publication.
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