WVU receives record $18.4 million gift from Davis sisters
Two Morgantown farm sisters Gladys Gwendolyn Davis and Vivian Davis Michael left West Virginia University $18.4 million, the largest private donation in the school's history. The bequest honors a life of simple living and love for animals.
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Portland Homeless Village Vows to Defy City Relocation Order
Residents of Dignity Village in downtown Portland say they will be arrested rather than move to a supposedly closer composting field miles away. They oppose the relocation, arguing the new site is too far from necessary services and choose to ignore the city order.
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Appeals Court Allows Man to Mail Semen to Wife
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, revived William Gerber's civil rights suit against prison officials who barred mailing his semen to his wife, reversing a Sacramento federal judge who had dismissed the claim.
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Remains Found From WWII Kamchatka Bomber Crash
U.S. experts say remains of at least two Americans from a Navy bomber crash on Kamchatka in World War II have been located. The remains will be sent to the United States for identification. Separately an eastern German church began an organ piece by John Cage intended to last 639 years, starting at midnight Tuesday after 16 months of silence.
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Fox pushes fast immigration reform timetable at White House
Mexican President Vicente Fox urged a year end agreement on migration during his White House visit, while President Bush declined to endorse the deadline. Fox stated a goal to ensure all Mexicans entering the United States are legally documented, framing a bold pace for talks amid domestic political caution.
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Navy honors sailors who saved USS Cole after bombing
Norfolk AP 107 sailors from USS Cole honored for bravery after the Oct 12 Aden strike. Crew of 317 awarded a combat action ribbon and a Navy unit commendation. total awards to 149 people, including Purple Hearts for the wounded.
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Unions say employers exploit illegal immigrants in sweatshops
Washington AP reporting unions and immigrant workers claim millions of foreigners in the United States endure harsh conditions as employers exploit their illegal status. AFL CIO head John Sweeney and others press for legalization amid White House Fox immigration talks. Immigrant workers describe being barred from speaking, denied restroom access, and fired at will as Bush weighs guest worker status and potential paths to residency for Mexicans and others.
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Janet Reno Campaign Faces Mixed Florida Reception
Janet Reno campaigns across Florida in a red pickup, inviting direct access and one on one interviews at her rustic campaign launch. Democratic officials worry her Clinton era ties could hurt, while GOP strategists see Reno as a potential asset for Republicans.
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