Unexplained event precedes fatal Comair crash
Federal investigators described a mysterious event about one minute after reaching 4 000 feet as the Embraer 120 neared Detroit. The Cincinnati to Detroit flight crashed into a snowy field, killing all 29 aboard, with no foul play found at the scene.
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Old Blue Eyes Remains in Los Angeles Hospital
Frank Sinatra stayed hospitalized in Cedars-Sinai after a heart attack two days earlier. Spokespersons report no change in his condition and that he is in a private room while receiving treatment. doctors initially described the event as an uncomplicated heart attack with a good outlook.
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Rex Kennamer
Susan Reynolds
Boston College suspends eight in bookmaking case
Boston College permanently suspended eight seniors for a bookmaking operation and began disciplinary action against at least 20 others suspected of betting on sporting events. The president stated illegal betting is unacceptable. The students admitted taking bets averaging about 85,000 weekly. Three football players suspended in November for gambling receive yearlong suspensions, losing scholarships and football eligibility. three others are barred from the team but remain in school.
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Wiliam Leahy
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Brothers in Critical Condition After Ice Incident Near Albany
In Chatham, two brothers Michael Knott six and David four were pulled from a pond after the ice gave way. Family says they remain in critical condition at Albany Medical Center Hospital with hypothermia after the near drowning Friday morning.
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Scholars say scandal worsens view of Congress in Gingrich hearings
Washington scholars warn the partisan fight over Newt Gingrich hearings and ethics violations could deepen public distrust of Congress. Analysts note delayed hearings and competing stories with Paula Jones in mind, while some say the public remains bored by political bickering and focuses on unrelated tragedies.
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Colorado
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Paxon Key Adviser in Gingrich Inner Circle
Rep Bill Paxon emerged as a principal strategist for Newt Gingrich coordinating damage control after the ethics episode. The New York Times aired a secretly recorded Gingrich call showing Paxon pressing a rapid GOP response and investigations while framing the ethics process as a briefing.
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Excerpts From Gingrich Strategy Session Leaked Tape
The New York Times received a tape of a December 21 conference call involving House Speaker Newt Gingrich and aides including Ed Bethune and Ed Gillespie. The stenographic notes reveal discussions about a potential Speaker campaign, confidentiality rules, and timing for public statements amid a probe into alleged violations. The participants debate embargo timing, press responses, and how to phrase accountability without implying orchestrated manipulation.
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