Blake murder case detective cites police focus on actor
In Los Angeles AP report on Robert Blake preliminary hearing, a lead detective acknowledged police did not pursue Bakley links to drug dealers or bikers. The defense argued officers targeted Blake, while trials for Bakley’s associates and locations were not fully explored. The hearing also notes Bakley’s ties to Blake and concerns over crowding and safety at venues during Carnival season. Fire safety sweep after a Rhode Island club fire found 433 violations across venues, mostly overcrowding, with some exits and equipment issues.
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Mardi Gras sweep finds code violators
Fire inspectors prompted by the Rhode Island nightclub fire found more than 400 violations in a sweep of bars, nightclubs and restaurants in the days before Mardi Gras. Officials shut down one uptown New Orleans bar Tuesday night for unsafe conditions.
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CBS used fake Arabic accent in Saddam Hussein interview
CBS News hired Steve Winfield, an actor with no Arabic accent, to speak Hussein's words in Dan Rather's interview. Three translators provided Arabic translations, CBS said, and the audio was recorded to fit the piece. The interview drew over 17 million viewers on 60 Minutes II.
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American author Bryson tops UK reading poll on Notes From a Small Island
London AP reports American Bill Bryson's Notes From a Small Island was chosen by British readers as the book best capturing England's 21st century identity. World Book Day events promote reading across Britain and Ireland as Bryson reflects on a nation after empire and war, noting gratitude and surprise at the honor.
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Norah Jones Grammy sales surge tops charts
Norah Jones debut Come Away With Me surged 331 percent after her Grammy haul, selling about 621,000 copies in the week, the strongest post Grammy bump on record. The album rose to No. 1 with 4.2 million sold, while R. Kelly and 50 Cent trailed as Jones disrupted the top ranks.
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