Meningitis Outbreak Claims Life in Palatka Fla
An outbreak of bacterial meningitis in northeastern Florida has killed one person and sickened at least six others in Palatka and East Palatka. Vaccinations began for ages 2 to 22 after the outbreak was traced to December 12. An 18-year-old man died on Wednesday, with most other patients recovering. Authorities urge immunization to protect at risk residents.
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State Health Department
Palatka
East Palatka
Jacksonville
Cheryl Lesneski
Putnam County Health Department
Dozens Injured in 100-Car I 75 Pileup in Michigan
A massive pileup on Interstate 75 near Grayling Michigan left one dead and dozens injured as heavy blowing snow blanketed the roadway causing a multi vehicle crash around noon. Authorities later confirmed one fatality and at least 41 injuries including a person in critical condition at Mercy Health Services North in Grayling.
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Grayling
Mich
Detroit
Morgan Cadene
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Mercy Health Services North
Save the Children institutes reforms after Tribune probe
Save the Children says it has enacted major reforms including appointing a Watergate prosecutor as watchdog following a Chicago Tribune investigation that highlighted deception in donor appeals and sponsorships. An internal review led by Thomas McBride documented problems at the charity and others.
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Chicago
Save the Children
Watergate
The
Chicago Tribune
Thomas McBride
Arbitrator Overturns Firehouse Party Punishments
An arbitrator voids the dismissal of seven Chicago firefighters and the suspensions of two others after a videotaped firehouse party showed drinking exposed behavior and racial slurs. He ruled the city delayed investigation for six months, orders back pay for 28 affected, and permits an appeal by the city’s top lawyer Enan Crowe who argues no statute of limitations in the contract.
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Chicago
Edward Benn
Benn
Enan Crowe
Riverside teen shot by police leaves family seeking answers
Relatives of Tyisha Miller, a black teen shot 12 times while inside a locked car at a Riverside gas station, demand a federal investigation after the coroner cites two head wounds and a chest shot. Officers involved, three white and one Hispanic, are on administrative leave as autopsy details unfold.
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Riverside
Calif
Dwayne Miller
Tyisha Miller
Miller
Frugal Gourmet settlement tops $5 million reported
The Oregonian says two settlements over sexual abuse claims against Jeff Smith totaled more than 5 million dollars. One settlement amount was undisclosed. No apology or admission of wrongdoing. Insurance companies cover policies for Smith and his related companies.
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Seattle
Jeff Smith
Public Television
The
Oregonian
Ed Winskill
Smith
Associated Press
Frugal Gourmet Inc
Frugal Gourmet Productions Inc
Pataki begins his second term amid pomp and ceremony
Albany coverage details Gov George Pataki’s second inauguration with a 19 gun salute and music. It notes lavish first term financing concerns, the shift to campaign committee funding, an $80 per person post-ceremony reception, and Roosevelt's echoed inspiration in the address. It highlights political mentors, party dynamics, and Pataki’s fiscal conservatism stance.
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Albany
George Pataki
Pataki
Howard Stern
Knickerbocker Arena
Ital
H. Carl McCall
Hot Piizer
Empire State Plaza
Convention Center
State Capitol
Mary Donohue
Donohue
Rensselaer County
Bets McCaughey Ross
Democratic Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Explosives found at two PG&E warehouses in San Francisco
A PG&E worker uncovered 250 pounds of ammonium nitrate and ready-to-go explosives at two downtown San Francisco warehouses. Police arrested Paul Madronich, a 19-year PG&E employee, on charges of possessing a destructive device and related counts after officers found bomb-making materials and a drum of chemicals. Authorities said the case suggests a bomb-making operation, with more materials recovered and analyses underway.
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San Francisco
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
Tracy Hite
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Paul Madronich
Hite
Oklahoma City Federal
Madromeh
Sherman Arkerson
Madronich
Ackerson
Pg&e
D'Amato eyes new roles after Senate defeat
After losing to Charles Schumer for a fourth term in the U S Senate, Alfonse D'Amato said he will pursue consulting, practicing law, speeches and some TV work. He spoke at Gov. Pataki's New Year’s Eve swearing in in Albany, praising Pataki and noting he will soon earn more through media and advisory roles. He helped Pataki's 1994 campaign and later mediates a federal suit against major German and Austrian banks, earning 350 dollars an hour. He also backed Holocaust survivor restitution efforts, championing a 1.25 billion dollar settlement.
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Pataki
GOP
Overnor
New York State
Alfonso D'Amato
New York
D'Amato
Mario Cuomo
Wall Street
Ueal Wemolral
Peter Vdiwutie
New York Daily News
D’amato
George Pataki
Executive Mansion
Albany
U.S
Shirley Wohl Kram
New Year's Eve Clinton Looked Ahead Optimistically for 1999
At Renaissance Weekend Clinton answered questions from parents and young people with no impeachment focus. He urged debate on Social Security, taught languages, and encouraged teaching as he prepared for a 1999 White House agenda. Amy Weiss relayed responses while Gore prepared for 2000 bid.
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Hilton Head Island
D.C
Clinton
House
Senate
White House
Linda Lader
The
Renaissance Institute
Middle East
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Germany
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Dresdner Bank
Dent
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