No New Trial Planned in Heidi Fleiss Case
Los Angeles judge denies Heidi Fleiss request for a new trial citing no substantial likelihood of prejudice from juror misconduct. Sentencing set for May 12 with a possible three to eight year term. lawyer vows appeal. Fleiss, 29, runs a Hollywood call girl ring supplying prostitutes to police posing as businessmen. Associated Press.
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Gingrich Calls Book Advance Move a Severe Mistake
Speaker Newt Gingrich labeled the initial 4.5 million book advance as naive and mishandled, saying he dropped the deal after bipartisan criticism. He told CNN’s Larry King Live that the episode distracted from the GOP legislative agenda and reflected lessons learned.
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Florida rounds up deadbeat parents in statewide sweep
In Tallahassee deputies chased a father through woods and found another hiding in a shower during Florida's first statewide roundup of delinquent child support. More than 680 people were arrested Friday for back pay, with most men. Deputies faced little resistance as many could post bail or satisfy court orders to show good faith. One Columbia County father posted 5000 in fifty dollar bills to secure release.
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Gore pledges funds for Palestinian projects in Gaza and Jericho
In Jericho, Yasser Arafat promises tougher action against terrorism as Vice President Gore unveils a $65 million U.S. aid package to the Palestinian Authority. The plan aims to create public works jobs and repair Gaza waste water systems to bolster the peace process and calm violence. Arafat says Palestinian military courts will try those who threaten peace and security.
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Iraq may try two Americans for border crossing
Defense Secretary William Perry said Iraq could try two American contractors, David Daliberti and Bill Barloon, arrested after crossing from Kuwait on March 13. He suggested a trial could begin within days, noting Polish diplomats found them healthy but without legal representation.
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Clinton warns of major CIA shakeup after Guatemalan officer case
CIA posts purge underway as President Clinton vows to dismiss anyone who withholds information. The Guatemala affair centers on a CIA payroll officer linked to the murders of innkeeper Michael DeVine and guerrilla Ramah Bamaca Velasquez, husband of Jennifer Harbury. The inspector general probes whether top covert ops officials knew and when.
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Tyson to resume boxing after prison release
Tyson plans to return to boxing as he begins a four-year probation period following release from prison. Assistant superintendent Slavens says the release was routine and that Tyson expressed gratitude for fair treatment. Supporters note his maturity and intent to stay out of trouble as he works to rebuild his life and help youth.
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Senate committee backs 13 billion in spending cuts
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 19 billion package of spending cuts, trimming many programs from job training to artists grants. It aims for gentler reductions than the House plan, moving to the Senate floor next week and forcing Democrats into a tough choice on deficit reduction and immediate disaster aid for 40 states. The measure preserves summer youth employment for a year, restores some home energy aid, and lowers housing, education, and anti drug program cuts while shrinking Clinton era initiatives.
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GOP bill targets welfare programs and child benefits
A GOP measure would end automatic funding for welfare eligibility, require work within two years, cap benefits at five years, and allow states to suspend licenses for unpaid child support. It would limit incentives for unwed mothers under 18 and reduce benefits for welfare mothers with more children, with $66 billion in five years. Democrats labeled the plan cruel to poor children.
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Consumers told to pay for cleanups
Albany. Michael D. Zagata the new commissioner for environmental conservation advocates shifting cleanup costs to consumers to fund cleaner air and water. He warns industry costs could rise and affect the economy and urges clearer public education on pollution funding. He outlines policies to educate firms, reduce inspector visits, speed permits, and allow fixes before enforcement.
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Daly Number lottery result in Syracuse NY
The Syracuse Herald Journal reports the Daly Number lottery draw Friday 5056 with the Win Four number 5581. Details reference subscription changes and mailing notices for New York state readers.
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