Martial arts saga tops North American box office
Jean-Claude Van Damme's The Quest led North American theaters this weekend with an estimated 7.2 million on debut. The Truth About Cats and Dogs opened near second with 7 million. Sunset Park, about a white woman coaching a black high school team, debuted at No. 3 with 5.1 million.
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Port Arthur Gun Rampage Ends in Arson Arrest
A 29 year old local man with a semiautomatic rifle killed at least 34 at the Port Arthur historic site in Tasmania. After a 12 hour standoff he set the bed and breakfast on fire, fled the flames, and was captured as he exited. Police say he has psychological issues and will face charges after treatment for burns. 35 deaths are feared. Witnesses recalled muttered racist remarks and a casual greeting before the shooting.
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NYC Men Patent Higher Sperm Counts Study Finds
The New York Times reports two new studies show rising sperm counts in several U S cities, with New York City men averaging 131.5 million sperm per milliliter. NYC men outpaced Los Angeles and Roseville Minnesota, while overall fertility measures remained unchanged.
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Sager buys Kennedy chair in Bel Air wedding gift bid
Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager paid 453500 for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate chair at auction. She said she bought it as a wedding present for future husband Bob Daly and plans to wed June 8 at their Bel Air home.
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President Clinton testifies in Whitewater probe in Little Rock
President Clinton testified for about four hours in Little Rock as part of the Whitewater case. Prosecutors pressed him on alleged improper loans involving two business partners while the White House seeks to avoid use in attack ads. He denied pressuring for an illegal loan and emphasized he faced cross examination for hours.
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