Talk show strategy fuels critics after murder on air
New York AP report links controversial show secrets to tragedy as Jonathan Schmitz pleads not guilty to first degree murder in the death of Scott Amedure. Amedure, a talk show fan, announced affection on the episode, then was killed days later. Police say Schmitz surrendered after the shooting.
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Jim Paratore
Jonathan Tyler Schmitz
Rochester, Mich
Oakland County Sheriff's Deputies
Jury rules against Odessa police officer in First Amendment case
A federal jury found that Odessa city officials did not violate Cpl. Jon Nielsen’s First Amendment rights when moving him from the intelligence division to patrol. Nielsen had claimed retaliation for investigating the mayor’s husband business activities and for supporting a deputy chief in a city litigation. After the verdict, Mayor Perryman and City Manager McGuire said they would resume city business and focus on positive initiatives.
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Nielsen
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Lorraine Perryman
Jerry McGuire
Jobless rate hits 40-year low as 318000 new jobs added
The February unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent, matching the 40-year low, with employers adding 318,000 nonfarm jobs. The Dow closed at a record 4035.61 as markets rallied, while earnings and weekly hours showed muted gains. President Clinton praised the economy's vitality and continued growth.
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Dow Jones
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Eugene Sherman
M.A. Schapiro & Co
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Iraq Hosts Oil Industry Conference in Baghdad
Iraq opens its first international oil conference since the Gulf War to spur its main export sector if U N sanctions are lifted. About 120 experts from 25 nations attend the two day event ahead of a U N Security Council review and possible embargo extension. Russia and France back easing once Iraq cooperates with weapons monitors. A mid April compliance report from the U S and Britain is awaited.
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Blood pressure drugs linked to heart attacks
SAN ANTONIO AP six million Americans taking calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine diltiazem and verapamil may raise heart attack risk by 60 percent. Brand names include Adalat Calan Cardizem Dilacor Isoptin Procardia Verelan. Experts caution why this occurs and urge adherence to beta blockers and diuretics for high blood pressure.
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Calan
Cardizem
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Platy
Odessa firm wins contract for Texas largest entertainment facility
An Odessa based company and fiveOdessans won a multi million dollar contract in Houston to build Texas largest entertainment facility. Graham Brothers Entertainment Inc CEO Herbert Graham said the team has worked on the project for a year and Houston officials including Mayor Bob Lanier embrace Bayou Place as a tourism and convention draw.
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Texas
Herbert Graham
Graham Brothers Entertainment Inc
Ken Brodnax Replies to Research Claims This Weekend
Ken Brodnax delivers a rapid response to critics who say he is not conducting research this weekend. The exchange highlights his ongoing work and commitment to study, despite outside doubt.
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