Internet forum shut by aging musician amid criticism
The 41 year old music figure announced the closure of his chat room after fans criticized his music and appearance. He warned fans to carry on the media’s work elsewhere and signed off with apologies and love. Some fans accused him of being a control freak while others urged him to reconsider. Ja Rule appeared in a Queens court to address a 1996 warrant tied to a prior arrest during a traffic stop. The rapper, Jeffrey Atkins, was fined $100 and the older case was closed after police found a small amount of marijuana during the stop.
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Defense: Jackson prosecutor conducted own surveillance
Los Angeles AP reports that Michael Jackson's defense says District Attorney Tom Sneddon personally surveilled the private investigator Bradley Miller's Beverly Hills office before Jackson's arrest. The filing accuses police of breaking into Miller's office during a November search and seeks return of videotapes and hard drives on attorney client privilege grounds.
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Teen speaks of abuse in triple murder at ranch
In an exclusive AP account, 14 year old Cody Posey told Lincoln County deputies he took his family's .38 pistol from the barn and killed his father Delbert Posey, stepmother Tryone Posey, and stepsister Mary Lee Schmid after years of beating, including an alleged shovel strike. He buried the bodies in manure on the Donaldson ranch near Hondo New Mexico while citing abuse as motive.
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Ex Army reservist files suit to avoid recall in Iraq
Todd Parrish a former Army reservist who believed his eight year active plus reserve obligation ended on December 19 filed a federal suit in Raleigh to avoid recall to duty in Iraq. The Army says he remains in a volatile reserve status because he did not resign his commission as a lieutenant. Parrish married and built a life expecting civilian work as a civil engineer while awaiting a report date of August 10 at Fort Sill Oklahoma. The lawsuit argues no contract or document required resignation to terminate reserve status. Parrish’s attorney notes 1992 ROTC papers did not mention a resignation requirement.
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Correction on tax abatements for Odessa power plant
The Odessa American corrects a Thursday article detailing 100 percent tax abatements approved through 2008 by Ector County and City Odessa government hospital district and Odessa College for the power plant.
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Edwards Gains in Polls and Veep Talk Stir Election Pace
NBC News reports John Edwards climbs in the polls as John Kerry names him running mate to energize the ticket. Bush touts Southern support while Kerry defends values, amid debate over Iraq and policy. A stream of mixed quotes follows from campaign events touching Reagan funeral proximity, Enron fallout, and Pfizer Viagra patent, with sharp partisan framing.
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McDonald's Sued Over Fat in Fries and Oil switch
A California plaintiff filed a federal suit accusing McDonald's of not using lower fat oil as pledged in 2002 to cut trans fat in fries and foods by 2003. McDonald's says changes to hydrogenated oil were delayed due to product quality and customer satisfaction, though some reductions are already in McNuggets and chicken dishes.
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Texas Lottery Draws July 8 Results Summary
Winning numbers show Cash 7 11 14 16 37 for the Thursday draw. Pick 3 day night 2 9 8 and Texas Two Step 16 23 29 35 with a $200,000 jackpot bonus. Official lottery site lists results for Friday draws as well.
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New Mexico Lottery Road Runner Cash 5 Numbers
The New Mexico Lottery draws Road Runner Cash 5 on Wednesday July 7. Drawn numbers are 10 22 24 32 and 2 with payouts detailed by the state lottery authority.
Odessa American contact and subscription rates notice
Public notice printed by the Odessa American listing contact numbers for news, sports, bridal and church news, editorial page, and advertising. It also details subscription prices by carrier and mail, including annual and monthly rates for various delivery options.
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