Tobacco settlement moves forward despite key sticking points
Senate negotiators edge toward a $138 billion levy on the tobacco industry while debating liability protections and fund spending. McCain calls parts of the bill a solid foundation as Wyden urges resolution before broader approval. IFR: FDA gains authority to regulate nicotine with strict ban guidelines. Negotiations aim to vote by Friday and send to the full Senate ahead of June 1.
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Names in the News Close a Pool and Cast a World
A roundup notes Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith in Houma as filming stirs interest around Crazy in Alabama while Paul Simon exits The Capeman on Broadway. Eric Clapton plans a Crossroads rehab center in Antigua funded at five million dollars with local access details. Larry Flynt faces a police raid on his Hustler store in Cincinnati, resulting in a four hour shutdown and $5,000 loss.
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Titanic holds top box office for 15th week
Titanic remains No 1 at the North American box office with $16 million in earnings, boosting its tally to $516 million after a record Oscar haul. Grease II debuts in second place with $13 million in its remastered 20th anniversary re release.
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