Retired clerk claims record $141 million California lotto prize
Alcario Castellano, 66, of San Jose, claimed the largest single state lottery jackpot in U.S. history, choosing a lump sum of about $70.8 million before taxes. He bought the ticket at a local liquor store, with his wife and family present. They plan to stay, help grandchildren, fund graduate school for their daughter, and donate to community organizations.
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Senate tightens class-action limits in patients bill
The Senate voted 98 to 0 to restrict class-action lawsuits to employees of a single company and one health plan as part of a broad patients' bill of rights. The chamber also approved a fetuses born alive rights amendment amid partisan debate over medical lawsuit limits and health-plan oversight.
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Ohio
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Alaska
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R-N.m
Bush
White House
Ari Fleischer
Court reverses Microsoft breakup ruling
The U S Court of Appeals reversed the order to break Microsoft into two, opening room for a new trial judge to decide penalties or settlement terms. Lawmakers urged an out of court solution as Gates defended continued innovation in Windows XP and online services from Redmond.
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Kmart to pull handgun ammunition from shelves
Kmart will phase out handgun ammunition over three months after a meeting with executives gun-control advocates and Columbine survivors. The move follows a social responsibility stance amid ongoing pressure, while hunting rifles remain sold and stores await current stock depletion.
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