Supreme Court authority on train crossing case shocks safety groups
The court ruled federal approval and funding pre empt Tennessee negligence claims in Norfolk Southern Railway v. Shanklin concerning a fatal 1993 Gibson County crossing crash. Justices O Connor and Rehnquist led the majority supporting preemption. justices Ginsburg and Stevens dissented. Debra Shanklin may pursue other negligence claims such as horn signaling or vegetation removal.
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Culver Faces 30-Year Minimum After Guilty Verdict
In closing arguments Deputy District Attorney Bobby Bland urged a life sentence for Todary Culver, while lead defense counsel Bob Garcia sought no more than 20 years. Culver showed gratitude to her lawyers after a guilty verdict, expressing shock as 30 years minimum before parole.
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Two Black Managers Granted Promotions in USDA Dispute
A EEOC judge orders the Agriculture Department to promote Cliff Herron and Harold Connor of the Farm Service Agency. They receive four to five years of back pay and 10 000 dollars each for damages after discrimination claims. The ruling narrows damages, citing no proven medical or emotional distress.
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Vic Damone to close career with May tour at Carnegie Hall
Los Angeles reports that 71 year old singer Vic Damone, known for Gigi and You're Breaking My Heart, retires after 53 years. He begins a May 27 Westbury Music Fair show and ends May 18 2001 at Carnegie Hall, saying it has been an incredible journey and he aims to go out on top.
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Nasdaq Surges As Intel Cisco Led 6.5% Dow Gain
Tech stocks like Cisco Systems and Sun Microsystems boosted the Nasdaq 6.5 percent higher after last week’s 25 percent drop. Analysts warn a bottom is not yet in as broad market weakness persists. Dow and Nasdaq trims reflect ongoing volatility with traders spotting early signs of stabilization.
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29 youths die in Texas state youth facilities in 2 1/2 years
AP review of Texas child-death data shows at least 29 children aged 10 days to 17 years died in state regulated residential facilities foster homes and mental health hospitals over FY 1998 99 and part of 2000. Causes included asphyxiation self harm drownings accidents and medical problems.
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Tax deadline draws crowds to post offices nationwide
As midnight tax deadline loomed, thousands of last minute filers crowded post offices across the United States. In New York City at James A. Farley Post Office, umbrella shoppers and stressed filers queued to postmark on time while others embraced the scene and freebies from promotional vendors. Some regions gain extra time due to Patriot’s Day holiday, pushing the deadline to Tuesday outside NYC.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 and Pick 3 Draws
The Texas Lottery results show Cash Five numbers 3 7 9 24 ? with a 3 in the Monday drawing on April 17. Pick 3 numbers T 0 5 were drawn, outlining the day’s game outcomes.
Plungers in Telephones and Odd Facts From Q&A Page
A quirky collection of trivia notes spans telephones plungers hanging up, a St Bernard breed origin, leeches swimming upside down, and woodpeckers damaging poles. It cites Hammurabi perfume law, Canadian cold workouts on Rideau Canal, and 125 mile locks. Includes contact for L. M. Boyd.
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Readers' Guide Switchboard Ad Service Hours Notice
Public notice from Odessa American outlines readers' guide assistance and ad submission details. It notes contact numbers and website addresses and states the paper may accept or reject ads and is not liable for errors or omissions. Customer service hours are listed for weekdays and weekends.
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