Chicago mother jailed for death of undernourished baby
Dianna Meeks, 25, was sentenced to four years for involuntary manslaughter after a nonjury trial in Chicago. The 2 month old Dontory Jordan died weighing 3 pounds 7 ounces after a doctor advised urgent hospital care but a manicure stop delayed care. The medical examiner cited failure to thrive and maternal neglect with no food found in the baby's system.
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Mattel to ship Glenn astronaut figures with NASA tie in
Mattel and NASA join to release a space themed toy set featuring a John Glenn figure in a navy suit and red tie, a shuttle crew suit, and the Silver Space Suit. The blend includes the Friendship 7 capsule and a movable shuttle hatch, priced at 4.99, ahead of the October Space Shuttle Discovery launch. The launch window is mid to late October per Mattel spokesperson Sara Rosales.
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Clinton sets up schedule to reach West Bank accord
President Clinton mediates a mid-October White House summit as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Arafat agree to push toward a West Bank accord. Netanyahu says progress is made and reciprocal Palestinian actions are needed. Arafat appeals at the UN for Palestinian statehood as Oslo accords near expiry.
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Hyde signals open House impeachment inquiry for Clinton
Rep. Henry Hyde, head of the House Judiciary Committee, said a formal impeachment probe would not be limited to independent counsel Starrs evidence. He signaled a vote next week to open an inquiry and urged bipartisan cooperation while seeking witness subpoenas and a definition of impeachable offenses.
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Russia fires reformers in cabinet shakeup after crisis
Prime Minister Primakov and President Yeltsin announced a Cabinet purge aimed at reshaping the leadership for market reforms. Boris Fyodorov and Viktor Khristenko were ousted, leaving Mikhail Zadornov as the main reform voice, while plans to pay back wages to the military and student stipends were disclosed as part of a broader crisis response.
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Maya Angelou celebrates 70 with ongoing parties in 199? events
Oscar winner Maya Angelou marks turning 70 on April 4 with a string of parties from Oprah Winfrey's cruise to a London fundraiser. She plans another fundraiser next month at Winston-Salem State University raising funds for the Maya Angelou Institute and child and family education programs.
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Hindu scholars urge deeper view of Madonna critique
Hindu scholars in Varanasi defend Madonna as tolerant saying inner qualities outweigh outward dress. They note World Vaishnava Assembly condemns her MTV attire while praising Sanskrit pronunciation, calling critics by an unknown group with questionable credentials. The piece also lists aging celebrities including Gene Autry 91 Jerry Lee Lewis 63 and Bryant Gumbel 50.
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