Tampa girl wins spelling bee with prayer and Logorrhea
Nupur Lala, 14, of Tampa wins the 72nd Howard National Spelling Bee, spelling Logorrhea in the 12th round to beat 248 rivals. She earns a prize, while runner-up David Lewandowski, 14, of Schererville, Indiana, receives $5,000 after misspelling Opsi main.
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Fed vice chair resigns, Greenspan successor in question
The resignation of a Fed vice chairman raises questions about Alan Greenspan remaining as chair for a new term. The move coincides with broader reforms and regulatory changes affecting life insurance taxation and government mortality assumptions.
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Clinton Orders Equal Standards for Disabled Hires
President Clinton announced an executive order expanding civil service rules to cover mentally disabled workers. Officials said the move ensures psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and paranoia receive the same hiring and promotion protections as physical and developmental disabilities.
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Recall of North States stair gates over lock failure
About 3,200 white plastic gates for children six months to 24 months are being recalled by North States Industries after a reported lock failure when shaken, risking falls. Sold through Ames, Ann & Hope, Hambleton & Carr and Value City from March to April for about 315. Return for refund or contact 800-848-8421 for instructions.
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Netscape numbers in Microsoft trial spotlight AOL purchase
In the Microsoft antitrust case the judge urged government economist Franklin Fisher to focus on newly disclosed documents about AOL's 10 billion Netscape deal. Netscape executives claimed high browser adoption while later documents to bankers showed broader browser plans, contradicting AOL chair Steve Case's testimony.
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