Four Tops singer Lawrence Payton dies in Michigan
Lawrence Payton of Motown group the Four Tops died at his home in Southfield Michigan at age 59 from liver cancer. Payton sang with the group for more than four decades and helped the Tops amass many charting singles including Help Yourself and Reach Out.
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Two Arroganth Slayings at Rural Arkansas Grocery
Two women were shot and killed at the H and H Grocery in Holly Springs Arkansas after an attempted robbery. Sedrick Simpson and Ezekil Harrison Jr were arrested hours later and charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery. The pair allegedly planned to steal cash to buy more cocaine and killed the clerks who might identify them.
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Gene linked to rare migraine opens path to treatments
New York scientists identify a gene causing a rare migraine form and suggest it may influence common headaches. About 23 million Americans suffer migraines. Genes are known to affect migraines, but the specific genes have been elusive. The discovery could guide future research and therapies, reported by The Associated Press.
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Yilmaz to lead Turkey challenge for ruling majority
In Ankara Mesut Yilmaz head of the Motherland Party won presidential approval to attempt forming a government. His conservative pro West bloc faces a tough task winning parliamentary support while the Welfare Party hopes to cling to power after Naimettin Erbakan’s resignation.
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Firebombs Fly as Palestinians Battle Troops in Hebron
In Hebron, Palestinians hurled gasoline bombs and stones at Israeli troops amid a week of intensifying violence. The PLO was accused of orchestrating protests from outside as 39 Palestinians were shot and wounded with rubber-coated bullets, and at least one Israeli officer was injured in the clashes.
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Botha Accused of Ordering Church Bombing in 1980s
Former Cabinet minister Adrian Viok claims P W Botha ordered the bombing of a Johannesburg church organization and praised police for executing it. Viok says Botha sought to destroy the South African Council of Churches headquarters, suspecting antiapartheid groups used it as a weapons repository, as he applies for amnesty to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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Judge blocks New York Internet indecency law
U S District Judge Lorena Presta blocked enforcement of New York's Internet decency statute nine months after it was signed by Gov George Pataki The ruling finds the law unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause while preserving the goal to protect children from online sexual content The ACLU praised the decision and warned against censorship of the Internet The case cites concerns about state by state censorship and potential selective prosecutions
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Presbyterians approve changes to Amendment AB in church vote
Regional presbyteries now decide the fate of Amendment AB amid debate on LGBTQ inclusion. The commission approved a loosened standard for ordained persons, removing a bar on consenting to certain relationships, while still excluding full ordination for gays and lesbians. The 328 to 217 tally sparked emotional scenes at the War Memorial arena as worshipers sang Amazing Grace and embraced after the result.
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Bruno criticizes Pataki in rent law clash
Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, a Republican, condemns Governor Pataki for pressuring him during rent legislation talks. He reluctantly approved a deal that keeps most protections for six more years with larger landlord increases for vacant apartments, reverting from his earlier far right stance.
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Lawmakers weigh tobacco settlement amid varied reaction
A tentative settlement shielding firms from unlimited litigation losses drew praise from some lawmakers and health groups while provoking warier responses from others. Rep. Henry Waxman warned of guaranteed profitability for industry, while Speaker Gingrich pondered health benefits and opposed gains for trial lawyers. Public-health leaders call for scrutiny, seeking stronger advertising bans and broader provisions, even as state AGs pursue separate lawsuits against big tobacco.
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Purification Notice and Postage Address Update
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