Texas Legislature Passes Wide Range of Bills in Final Session Push
The governor signed measures targeting open alcohol in candies, abortion limits with exceptions for health threats or fetal abnormalities, and a ban on smoking on public school campuses. Other items authorize golf cart use on some public roads, grant universities ability to sue boosters, and impose strict penalties for vicious dogs along with a $100,000 liability requirement.
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Chicago Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
Christine and Michael Mavigliano of Chicago join 750 couples at Holy Name Cathedral for a special gold anniversary Mass. Couples renew vows and receive a blessing from Cardinal Joseph Bernardin as the pews fill the cathedral.
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Bikers and Punk Rock Fans Try Out for Pittsburgh TV Movie
CBS sought extras for Command in Hell starring Suzanne Pleshette. Hundreds of leather clad applicants queued at a suburban hotel in Pittsburgh, mingling with patrons as directors reviewed photos and selected hopefuls for film work. Mike Zucco, 16, wore a pink Mohawk and nose ring with his mother’s help.
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Man motors to Mexico on Harley in 83 hours
Dwight Mitchell, 62, rode from Calais Maine to the California Mexico border at Tijuana on a Harley Davidson 883 Sportstar in 83 hours 25 minutes. He faced downpours in Kentucky and a rainy El Paso night when his bike slid under a parked truck, yet escaped unharmed and believes the run could set a record for such a trek.
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Martins Named California Hispanic Family of the Year
Southern California couple Pete and Macaela Martin, parents of 15 and owners of a metal finishing business with U S outlets, were selected as California's Hispanic family of the year at a Los Angeles Hilton dinner. U S Sen Pete Wilson and City Councilman Richard Alatorre attended. the Martins won a 5000 dollar scholarship amid public service and family achievements.
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Lorne Greene Serious After Pneumonia Post Surgery
SANTA MONICA Calif actor Lorne Greene remained in serious condition after pneumonia developed following abdominal surgery for a perforated ulcer Hospital spokesman Steven Seeley said Greene 72 was given oxygen to aid his breathing A week earlier his spokeswoman said he was in fair condition after surgery August 19 also noting a Bonanza sequel is in production Celebrity fund raiser in Burbank drew up to 10000 fans for animals care event included Whoopi Goldberg Loretta Swit Rue McClanahan and Betty White
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Permian Basin forecast: cooler with early fog Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Midland reports clear tonight turning partly cloudy with a low near 60 and east winds 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday will see morning fog and highs around 80 with similar easterly winds.
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South Africa mine strike ends after costly clash and rehire hopes
Gencor mines faced two deadly accidents last year with 177 and 34 fatalities at Kinross and Ermelo respectively. The six week strike by the National Union of Mineworkers ended with a wage package rejected earlier, while 44,000 miners were laid off but expected to be rehired as operations resume and workers trickle back to compounds amid ongoing tensions.
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Thai Airways Flight TH365 Crash Report Near Phuket
Narong said Jet landed safely at Phuket port and reported the crash to the control tower. TH365 from Hat Yai was to pick up passengers in Phuket and fly to Bangkok. The flight carried 35 Thai and 37 foreign passengers including about 30 Malaysians, two Americans, two Japanese, and others Europeans. The crash followed two earlier Thai Airways fatalities since April 1980, including an April 15, 1985 disaster in Phangnga.
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Mass shooting in Boston leaves multiple dead and injured
Police say a gunman killed four family members on a street and then fatally shot himself after a two hour standoff. Victims include cousins aged 23 and 26 and a 24-year-old visiting woman. A 3-year-old niece and a 19-year-old were hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Residents describe fear and potential moves.
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