Art dealer Volpe jailed for fraud and heavy losses to celebrities
Todd Michael Volpe, once a trusted art world figure with backers including Jack Nicholson Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, is sentenced to two years and two months in prison and ordered to repay 1.9 million dollars to 16 investors after federal authorities found he financed his lavish lifestyle through illegal means. The case highlights evolving scrutiny of art world wealth and celebrity ties.
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Mixing acetaminophen and Coumadin can be deadly
Researchers warn that taking acetaminophen for seven days or more with the blood thinner warfarin, marketed as Coumadin, can dangerously enhance bleeding risk. The finding, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, urges caution for patients and clinicians.
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Philip Morris chief ashamed over teen targeting memos
In St Paul Minnesota Philip Morris chairman Geoffrey Bible said he was shocked and ashamed by documents showing teens as an important target of the industry He admitted he was embarrassed by former secret memos and reports presented during testimony He denied ever hearing employees push cigarettes to minors and planned to return for a third day of testimony as Minnesota sues the tobacco industry with Blue Cross Blue Shield seeking 31 77 million for smoking related treatment costs.
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Castration fails to ease jail time for molester case
In Geneva, Jeffrey Morse, 30, who had castrated himself to seek leniency, was sentenced to 26 years for molesting two girls. Judge Donald Hudson rejected the defense plea of six years and warned other offenders by presenting a harsh sentence as a deterrent.
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State budget process may be smoother this year
Democratic leaders in Albany released initial budget estimates amid signals Pataki could dodge past rancorous fights. Assembly Democrats say the governor undercounted revenue by 379 million and overestimated expenses by 379 million, while Senate Republicans put the gap at 766 million. The administration projects a near 2 billion surplus for the year ending March 31, with a 7.2 percent increase in Pataki’s 71.6 billion budget. Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate GOP leader Joseph Bruno anticipate a smoother process and consider conference committees to resolve differences, a shift from past practices.
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Bill to Fight Global Warming Costs for Homeowners
White House economists forecast a rise in energy bills for the average homeowner from 70 to 100 dollars over five years if the Kyoto agreement is enacted. The plan to cut greenhouse gases below 1990 levels would also push gasoline and motor fuel prices up by 3 to 4 percent.
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Anthrax vaccine for troops shows promise in monkeys
Researchers at Fort Detrick report vaccinated monkeys survived a hundred times the lethal airborne dose of anthrax. Col. Arthur Friedlander notes the result as reassurance. The Pentagon says 36,000 U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf will begin vaccine shots this month.
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Senate panel finds evidence of Chinese influence on U.S. elections
A Senate Government Affairs Committee report urges overhauling the independent counsel law and cites strong circumstantial evidence of Chinese government efforts to fund U.S. elections. The document also accuses a group tied to Democrats and the White House of illegally coordinating 1996 election activities, a claim dismissed by a labor official as ludicrous.
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United Nations backs Iraq weapons access plan
United Nations Security Council approves a resolution urging Iraq to allow unfettered access to weapons sites, including eight presidential palaces. The measure warns of consequences if Baghdad fails to comply, with debate over potential use of force and comments from Kofi Annan and U.S. officials.
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Iraq to begin talks on food program with UN invitation
Secretary General Annan invited Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Saeed al Sahhaf to New York to discuss an oft-for-food program. The Security Council allowed Iraq to sell 5.2 billion dollars every six months, but Baghdad says it can only produce four billion and seeks funds to repair equipment.
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Liz Taylor hospitalized after fall injures back on birthday
Liz Taylor remained in hospital after a Friday fall at home caused a compression fracture in her lower back in addition to a hip injury and bruises. Publicist Shirine Ann Coburn said doctors planned no surgery and wanted her to stay a few more days for observation.
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Wedding photos reconstruct bodyguard's face after crash
Trevor Rees-Jones, the sole survivor of the crash that killed Princess Diana, says doctors rebuilt his face from wedding photos after extensive injuries. He describes a fractured skull and dislocated jaw and notes he was heavily sedated for about 10 to 11 days while his mother faced a barely recognizable son in the hospital.
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Fayed family argues photo breach of privacy in PUWE case
The family lawyer says a widely published image of Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana kissing on a yacht weeks before their deaths violates privacy. Paris court rereads the PUWE Act as it prepares to rule on April 28. Any damages would be donated to charity.
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Citadel President denounces hazing as not commonplace
The Citadel president John Grinalds argued hazing is not commonplace despite a Justice Department memo noting ongoing disturbing hazing. He cited administrative reforms, stricter barracks leadership, and a focus on discipline, while acknowledging mixed past memories.
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