Escape case resurfaces as Valenzuela linked to murder arrest
Detective Roger says Valenzuela ran from police for 28 days before discovery on April 20. Palacios, who used Valenzuela’s identity after release, waived extradition on a murder charge. Authorities pursue an escape charge while FBI supports action. no known ties to Denver area.
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Shooting suspect in racially charged rampage held without bail
The shooter, identified as Baumhammers, carried out a second regional attack since March with two Indian men killed at a Carnegie grocery store and later shootings at two synagogues, a McKees Rocks restaurant, and a Monaca karate school. A 30 year old man died and a 25 year old man was wounded. The suspect was arrested 15 minutes after the final shooting.
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ER Extended Through 2003 04 Season Says NBC
NBC extends ER for four more seasons through 2003 04 praising Noah Wyle and staff. Garth Ancier calls the show television’s favorite doctors and notes its six year run as No 1 drama. Despite exits by Stringfield Clooney and Margulies, Wyle Edwards and La Salle stay.
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Whitey Ford Battles Cancer Again
New York Yankees legend Whitey Ford, 71, is undergoing cancer treatment in Florida after skipping spring training for the first time in 49 years. Ford, a Hall of Fame pitcher and 1961 Cy Young winner, previously fought a tumor behind his ear and maintains a .690 lifetime winning percentage in the 1950s and 60s.
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Elizabeth Taylor Awarded Fellowship by British Film Institute
Liz Taylor receives the British Film Institute fellowship for her screen career and social causes, including AIDS work. Dame Elizabeth, 68, already holds an Oscar and has acted in more than 60 films. The award marks the institute’s first fellowship of the new century, recognizing both acting achievement and philanthropy.
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Tutu to Receive Freedom Center Award in Cincinnati
The International Freedom Conductor Award will be given to Desmond Tutu on Aug. 5 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Tutu, 69, Nobel laureate and former Archbishop of Cape Town, follows Rosa Parks as an awardee.
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Lennon Christmas Card Sells For 8600 At Christie’s
A hand drawn Christmas card by John Lennon to Beatles manager Brian Epstein sold for 8600 dollars at Christie's in London, 33 years after Epstein’s death from a sleeping-pill overdose. Epstein’s diary failed to attract expected bids. The sale also featured 15 guitars belonging to Lincoln Moman, including a 1956 Gibson Super 400 CES given by Scotty Moore that fetched 108000 dollars from an unnamed buyer.
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Microsoft appeals ruling on antitrust breakup plan
Justice Department seeks to curb Microsoft monopoly by forcing Windows browser separation and licensing disclosures. Gates and industry figures call the plan disturbing amid appeals while states back the action but Illinois and Ohio oppose immediate breakup. Trial judge Jackson ruled Microsoft illegally tied its browser to Windows and crushed rivals.
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Miami leaders in turmoil after police raid and resignations
City commissioners clash over police chief firing authority after Warshaw ousts chief O'Brien amid Elian raid fallout. Warshaw vs Carollo debate continues as investigation committee forms. O'Brien resigns amid cheers. INS lauds him as hero. Officials cite dysfunction and political infighting in Miami.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Friday Draw
The Texas Lottery Friday draw lists a Cash 5 sequence 5 12 24 13 7 and a Pick 3 sequence 5 1 6 with numbers 0 94 28 99 and a note of Friday April 28. The results include Cash 5 and Pick 3 entries for players.
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Eyebrowed locals, Mice, and a famous photograph sale
Summary of assorted trivia and anecdotes: eyebrow shaving to deter pickpockets in old China, Columbus bringing mice, Alfred Stieglitz’s Hands With Thimble featuring Georgia O’Keeffe sold for 198000 in 1998, Cowboy Poker in the Canadian Finals Rodeo, canoe center of gravity changes, park pigeons’ Old World origins, and halibut linked to holy days with contact details for L M Boyd.
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Odessa American Contact and policy snippet
Readers' Guide switches and contact numbers appear along with office details for the Odessa American. It lists executive editor Tammye Mineo and staff roles, followed by a disclaimer about accepting or rejecting ads and liability for errors or omissions.
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