ABC found guilty of fraud in Food Lion probe case
A Greensboro federal jury found ABC producers committed fraud in a Prime Time Live segment about Food Lion Inc. They used hidden cameras and false resumes to gain jobs in the chain's meat department. Damages may only cover undercover workers wages and replacement costs, not lost sales or stock value.
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Seven Chicago cops charged in shakedown plot
Chicago officials say the sting that led to seven officers’ arrest is not over as probes consider higher ranking involvement. The officers face federal charges of plotting to shake down and rob drug pushers who were undercover investigators. Indictments mark one of the city’s most serious corruption cases in years.
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Jacqueline Onassis estate far below bid estimates in 1994
New York state figures show Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis left an estate valued at 437 million with two children receiving most assets. Auction prices spurred IRS questions on true value, while reports differed from fears of 100 million plus. The will allowed a charitable trust option to benefit grandchildren, but no mandate to fund it, leading heirs to pay taxes and reinvest instead.
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Hong Kong to get new legislature before British rule ends
China chosen delegates to replace Hong Kong's elected assembly at the handover on July 1 amid Britain and Beijing disputes over promised gradual democracy. Gov. Patten condemned the plan as undermining rights. Richard Boucher called it a bad idea and a mistake. Britain cites a 1984 deal on the transition.
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Iraq alleges CIA spy ring exposed on state TV
Iraq claims on Friday that a CIA sponsored espionage ring was uncovered as four Iraqis confessed on state television. An army officer said he was recruited to report on the Iraqi army while other participants worked on missions against Saddam Hussein. Sal Traq offered no timing or method details.
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Corrections Policy Notice from Herald Journal
Herald Journal asks readers to report factual inaccuracies in coverage by calling 470-0071 for corrections. The note emphasizes a fair and accurate news report and invites timely feedback to maintain quality.
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Lottery results from Friday drawing in Alsany area
The State Daily Number game produced 5911 as the top number. Win Four numbers, Take 5 sequence 5 12 20 28 33. Pick 10 results list scores including 1 2 7 12 24 22 26 27 3& 39 42 45 48 49 58 61 64 68 72 74. Soeaien Press.
Clinton flags inappropriate arms dealer visit at fundraiser
President Clinton criticized a February meeting at the White House with Wang Jun, a Chinese government weapons trader, calling the encounter inappropriate and pledging tighter screening for future fundraisers. The affair ties to investigations into campaign finance and foreign influence involving Wang’s connections to Chinese state firms.
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Steve Jobs Rejoins Apple In Bold comeback move
San Jose California Steve Jobs co founder of Apple returns to lead the ailing company about a decade after his ouster. Apple agrees to acquire NeXT for 400 million and Jobs will report to chairman Gilbert Amelio aiming to revive Macintosh software and challenge Microsoft.
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State to post Internet records on education and disciplinary actions
Regents associate commissioner Johanna Duncan-Poitier outlined plans to place licensing and disciplinary records on the Education Department web site. Public access will extend to libraries with Internet terminals and focus on transparency, while officials warn against misinterpretation of isolated misconduct notes.
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Gingrich seeks end to ethics probe over college course
Sources report House Speaker Newt Gingrich is negotiating to end the ethics inquiry into his college course and statements to investigators. Talks are described as reaching a climactic phase with no details on possible admissions or votes.
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Central New York forecast and allergy report access via NewsLine codes. Includes pollen and mold levels, Dave Erchom forecast from WIXT TV, a Mexico weather quiz, Upstate travel advisories, severe weather alerts, and Clinton Square time and temperature data.
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