Italian pianist wins ninth Van Cliburn gold medal
In Fort Worth Italy’s Simone Pedroni captured the gold medal at the Ninth Van Cliburn International Competition. Russia’s Valery Kuleshov earned silver and Christopher Taylor of Boulder Colorado won bronze. Johan Schmidt of Belgium Armen Babakhanian of Armenia and Fabio Bidini of Italy placed fourth through sixth as the six finalists each played two concerti with the Fort Worth Chamber and Symphony Orchestras.
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Blind woman climbs peak Mt Mc Kinley first blind female climber
Anchorage AP reports Joni Phelps, a 54 year old from Pennsylvania, became possibly the first blind woman to scale Denali with 16 days of effort aided by her twin sons who moved to Alaska seeking adventure. She nearly fell 9000 feet after a footing gave way during the ascent on May 30.
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Man killed by elephant at Fishkill circus
In Fishkill N Y a 22 year old man from Wappingers Falls died after entering the elephant area at the Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus at the Fishkill Mall. An Asian elephant pinned him against a trailer or tree and he died about an hour later at a local hospital. A watchman and another man had warned him not to enter.
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Christian Science Church Cuts Budget After 8 Percent Drop
The Christian Science Church reports a financial crisis eased by drastic budget cuts after an 8 percent decline in contributions. Treasurer John Selover says one third of 1,500 employees were laid off and other measures taken following a $327.5 million loss from an ill fated television network. The downturn is linked to recession and sectarian dissent.
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Seven Chinese die as freighter grounds off New York
The Golden Venture carrying about 300 illegal Chinese immigrants ran aground near a New York beach. At least seven died, around 275 were rescued or accounted for, with 25 believed to have escaped into nearby dunes. Immigrants described terror during the voyage and the landing, many seeking political asylum amid a crackdown on Chinese arrivals.
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Congress urged to oppose health industry campaign gifts
A liberal watchdog, Citizen Action, urged Congress to reject campaign funds from health and insurance PACs that totaled over 150 million dollars in 14 years. The group pressed lawmakers to choose reform that guarantees citizen access to similar or better care, citing high industry donations to leaders like Gephardt and key health panels.
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Clinton staff appointment in the works
Mark Gearan, who ran Al Gore’s vice presidential campaign, is set to become the White House communications director. The current deputy chief of staff would replace George Stephanopoulos and will brief reporters in the afternoons while Dee Dee Myers handles morning briefings. Gearan, 36, may be named today, per The Washington Post. Stephanopoulos moves to a senior adviser role as part of a White House staff reorganization. Gearan formerly directed the Democratic Governors Association.
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Justices agree to hear pornography case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of Stephen A. Knox of State College Pa who was sentenced to five years for possessing child pornography after police found three video cassettes showing girls ages 10 to 17 in bathing suits and underwear. The case questions whether the federal law covers depictions where the genitals or pubic area are covered by clothing. Knox argues the Third Circuit misread the statute. Government lawyers urge upholding the ruling as targeting explicit depictions of minors. Knox v US, 92-1183.
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