Amistad dispute over Spielberg plagiarism claim heats up
In a high profile copyright battle a judge weighs whether Steven Spielberg copied Barbara Chase Ribaud in Echo of Lions to shape Amistad The case pits DreamWorks against Chase Ribaud with allegations of copied themes dialogue and scenes and a threatened release halt in major markets.
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UBS and Swiss Bank to merge forming global financial giant
Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corp announce a share swap merger creating a bank with about 644 billion dollars in assets and 59 billion market value. About 13 000 jobs will be cut over years with 60 percent of shares going to UBS and 40 percent to Swiss Bank. The new entity aims to save 2 to 2.7 billion annually by the turn of the century pending regulatory approvals and shareholder votes on February 3 4.
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Albright to Africa aims at rebuilding decade of change
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright returns to sub Saharan Africa on a seven country tour to back democratic institutions and post conflict recovery. She will press reforms in Uganda Rwanda Congo Angola South Africa and Zimbabwe while stressing civilian protection and the Great Lakes revival. Susan Rice notes optimism despite ongoing corruption and coups. The United States seeks new partnerships with African leaders to share responsibility for the continent's future.
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Fire destroys three downtown Grove City businesses
A blaze ripped through Grove City yesterday afternoon destroying the Coney Island hot dog shop on South Broad Street along with Pizza House and Surrena’s barber shop. Fire officials could not be reached for more details.
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