Debris from Flight 800 washes ashore in NJ
Debris and personal effects from TWA Flight 800 washed up on New Jersey beaches five weeks after the explosion. FBI officials said items include purses wallets clothing and seat cushions with a fiberglass fragment bearing jet fuel wording found at Island Beach State Park. Barnegat Light also reported finds. Investigators ruled out an electrical short circuit as the cause.
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Lottery winner Buddy Post faces bankruptcy and lawsuits
In 1992 Buddy Post was ordered to give one third of lottery winnings to former landlord Ann Karpik amid disputes over payments. Convicted of assault in 1991, he faces debts of about 500000 plus legal fees. His brother Jeffrey was convicted in 1993 of plotting to kill Buddy and his wife Constance to access funds. Constance seeks divorce but plans to stay. Post plans to auction assets in federal bankruptcy court to clear debts and keep his home, while pursuing lawsuits and selling his life rights to a film with potential actor Jack Lemmon.
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Farrakhan May Accept Libyan Gift Amid Legal Pushback
Farrakhan defended seeking Libyan money to fund a black empowerment fund and joint ventures. He warned of legal action if denied, denying terrorism links while Libya’s Gaddafi promotes wider minority influence in U.S. politics. Republicans urged revoking his passport as victims’ relatives condemned the move.
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Royal Photos Spark Monaco Bodyguard Scandal
A pair of weekly magazines ran explicit photos showing Daniel Ducruet and Fili Houteman kissing by a pool at a French Riviera villa. They claim Belgian photographers captured the scene after spotting the couple at a Belgian car race. Stephanie and Monaco’s royal family have not commented.
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Clinton's strengths and weaknesses cited by voters
Voters describe Clinton as vacillating and overly concerned with pleasing others yet capable of empathy. Some say he shifts positions and lacks fight, while others credit his realism and emotional engagement as strengths. Critics note he explains metamorphosis poorly.
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Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers info hotline note
Infoline provides current Lotto Texas and Pick 3 numbers via phone. Call 580-4636 and enter 6600 for updates. Winning numbers are unofficial until verified by the Texas Lottery Commission. The TLC regional office is in Odessa at 4682 E University Blvd.
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Two Winners Split Lotto Texas Jackpot
Two tickets bought in Dallas and Bryan shared a $25 million Lotto Texas jackpot after matching all six numbers 27 16 22 27 32 drawn Wednesday. Officials expect about $4 million for Saturday’s draw.
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American On Line survey and sex offender notification debate
Odessa American outlines a weekly online survey with a toll line and fax/email submissions. It notes state law requiring public notification by most sex offenders with an exemption for certain sentences and victims over 17, inviting readers to weigh whether all offenders should be notified.
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Clinton Gores convention rhetoric shapes 2000 race
A sprawling convention narrative frames Bill Clinton and Al Gore as unity symbols against Dole amid focus on Medicare education and abortion policy. Hillary Clinton and Barbara Boxer highlight gender support while Dole doubles as a bridge to the past.
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Odessa American Publisher Notice
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