Stephen King criticizes prosecutors after motorist pleads guilty
In Paris Maine Stephen King says prosecutors erred by accepting a plea of driving to endanger after Bryan Smith struck him June 19 while he walked near his Lowell vacation home. Smith’s aggravated assault charge was dropped. license suspended one year and a suspended jail term. King underwent five operations for multiple injuries.
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Gene linked to higher lung cancer risk in women smokers
Washington report notes a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute finds an X chromosome gene more active in women. Smoking activates the gene, boosting lung cancer risk, with female smokers at 12 times and male smokers at 24 times higher risk when the gene is active.
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Claremont Council Apologizes for Insensitive Response
Claremont officials apologized for a divisive response to the 16 year old Irvin Landrum Jr. police shooting. A letter to residents read at a council meeting promises a more sensitive approach and notes the city manager released the victim’s uncle’s criminal record and endorsed two officers for employee of the year. The council plans to mail the signed statement to every home after all five members sign it.
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Reporter saves baby from sinking car in flood
Evansville Courier & Press reporter Kevin Kinnaird turned from covering a storm to a dawn rescue as a car slid nose-first into a flooded ditch. He grabbed the infant and kept the mother calm as water rushed into the vehicle, helping ensure the baby's safety.
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Presidential contenders clash over Clinton era amid campaign ads
Republican leaders Bush and McCain spar over trust and honesty in a White House bid as Gore distances from Clinton scandal while Bradley pushes his fresh start message. Endorsements and ads highlight debate on experience, economic policy, and leadership amid intact peace and prosperity backdrop.
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Israel Syria peace talks on track first face to face meeting
In Shepherdstown West Virginia President Clinton convened Israeli Prime Minister Barak and Syrian Foreign Minister al Sharaa for an hour long session described as a general discussion and a step toward a peace process. Rubin said no hands were shaken and a three way session had been canceled earlier amid negotiating disputes.
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Hillary Clinton mobilizes soft money for NY Senate bid
Washington reports Hillary Rodham Clinton leveraged star power to attract soft money for Democratic fundraisers aiding the DSCC and her New York Senate campaign. Regulators note no caps on issue ads funded by donors, with critics warning it skirts hard limits. Local unions and politicians including Senator Torricelli and Mayor Giuliani weighed in on the approach.
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First lady Hillary Clinton moves into Westchester home
Hillary Rodham Clinton begins moving into a $1.7 million Westchester house with two 26 foot moving vans arriving on the scene. Spokeswoman Karen Finney says she expects a full move in by late next week and plans to spend much of the year in New York with possible Senate bid. Giuliani looms as GOP challenger for Morahan seat.
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Big donors shape McCain and Gore campaigns via major firms
The piece names Bell and US West as McCain donors and notes Viacom as a top benefactor, with US West and family contributors totaling 43725 through Sept 30 1999. It also highlights Ernst & Young and families as Gore’s main backers with 125200, plus Wall Street benefactors like Citigroup Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs supporting Bradley.
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Upstate Leaders Praise Pataki Plan for 21st Century Agenda
Upstate business leaders welcomed Pataki’s proposal, calling it a 21st Century Upstate Economic Agenda. He argued the gross receipts tax unfairly hits Upstaters due to energy use and long delivery ranges, promising its elimination alongside tax cuts and job credits to spur growth.
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