Napoleon hair lock sells for 9200 at Christie’s auction
A blue framed lock of Napoleon Bonaparte’s hair from 1815 on Elba sold for 9200 to a private American collector. Christie’s said the sale topped its 2000 to 3000 estimate and helped the Western Reserve Historical Society raise over 1.2 million from 300 Napoleon items.
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New York
Napoleon Bonaparte
Island
Elba
Wrody Lytsman
Christie's
Western Reserve Historical Society
Cleveland
Society
David Norton
Maryland to place probation officers in public schools
In Hyattsville Maryland a pilot program will place probation officers in Prince George's County schools starting in fall. Officers will monitor students on probation and work with officials to cut truancy drug use and gang activity. Townsend said suspensions fell 36 percent in the pilot and no probation students were arrested for new offenses.
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Prince George's County
Karl Pence
Maryland State Teachers Association
Teen’s passion turns deadly at Fayetteville high
In Fayetteville teen Jacob Davis 18 is jailed on murder charges after allegedly shooting classmate Robert Creson 18 in the school parking lot following an argument about Creson dating Davis’s ex. Police say Davis returned with a .22 rifle after leaving at noon and fired twice, fatally wounding Creson and striking Nick, who was nearby.
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Fayetteville
Tena
Jacob Davis
Kalinga
Exir
Robert “Nick” Reson
Jacob
Creson
Bill Wood
Davis
Nick
Tom Barnes
Shuttle leak eyed as Discovery aimed for Mir ferry
NASA continues leak analysis aboard shuttle Discovery after a test of the new lightweight fuel tank. A small water leak from an unrelated valve may not delay the June 2 launch to Mir, but a fix could push liftoff back. Discovery will retrieve Andrew Thomas and return U S science equipment.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
NASA
Discovery
Mir
Bruce Buckingham
Andrew Thomas
U.S
Court lets Wisconsin partial abortion ban stand
A federal appeals court in Chicago allowed Wisconsin’s partial birth abortion ban to remain in effect for now. The 7th U.S. Circuit ruled Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and six doctors failed to prove irreparable harm to justify a restraining order, even as providers paused procedures. Planned Parenthood said doctors would resume abortions Friday.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Planned Parenthood of
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
Cambodian trio given long prison terms in Haing Negor killing
Three Cambodian gang members convicted of killing Academy Award winner Haing Negor received long sentences. Indra Lim 21 was hit with 26 years to life, Tak Sun Tan 21 got 56 years to life, and Jason Chan 20 drew life without parole. Negor, who survived Khmer Rouge terror, starred in The Killing Fields.
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Los Angeles
Haing Negor
Indra Lim
Tak Sun Tan
Jason Chan
Neger
Cambodia
Judge upholds ban on race symbols at graduation
A federal judge backed a high school’s restriction on graduation wear, denying seniors’ plan to drape kente cloths across gowns. Judge Richard Matsch said the cloths, while tied to African culture, are tied to race and could complicate commencement. Principal Ken Robke said the policy must stand to avoid racial identification in public schools.
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Denver
U.S
Richard Matsch
Hackers say they can cripple U S networks in minutes
Senate hearing on computer security features testimony by hackers led by Mudge who claimed they could take over large networks and monitor or disrupt citizen activity. Senators warned of national security risks as GAO reports cite FAA and State Department computer vulnerabilities and weak physical security at ATC facilities.
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Washington
Mudge
Senate
MCI
United States
John Glenn
Ohio
Glenn
State Department
Federal Aviation Administration
General Accounting Office
Congress
Governmental Affairs Committee
FAA
GAO
INE Associnea
Left
Microsoft antitrust battle linked to browser dominance
Washington analysis argues the case centers on a browser threat to Windows. Government alleges Microsoft bundled its browser with Windows to pressure PC makers, aiming to protect its 90 percent desktop share and curb rivals. Critics warn rapid tech change could render the case obsolete.
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Washington
Microsoft
Justice Department
Windows
Bill Gates
Galaxy 4 Satellite Failure Cuts Pager and TV Feeds
Galaxy 4, a $250 million satellite, ceased relaying pager messages and television after its control system and backup switch failed. PanAmSat officials said orientation could not be restored and current transmissions remained off, with plans to relocate another satellite to cover the area in a few days.
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Earth
Galaxy 4
Robert Bednarek
Greenwich
Conn
Gingrich pushes probe into high tech Chinese trade
House Speaker Newt Gingrich moves to create a committee to study high-technology exports to China and any influence buying attempts. Democrats express skepticism but Gingrich says the inquiry now touches national security. The GOP House plans a vote to form the panel, with Rep. Chris Cox named chair.
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House
Newt Gingrich
China
Gingrich
Chris Cox
R-Calif
Reagan White House
Carol Channing Seeks Divorce After 41 Years of Marriage
Actress Carol Channing files for divorce from Charles Lowe in Los Angeles, citing public humiliation and alleged physical abuse. Channing, 77, says the marriage has been troubled for years, and she hopes to warn others facing similar situations.
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Carol Channing
New York Post
Channing
Los Angeles
Charles Lowe
Lowe
the Post
Healthcare plan extends health coverage to adult film stars
The Free Speech Coalition and Maxicare Health Plans agreed to provide group health insurance to 50 adult film actors and technicians. Before this deal performers bought expensive individual plans. Jeffrey Douglas notes the coverage mirrors benefits for mainstream actors. the coalition calls it a non endorsement by Maxicare.
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Free Speech Coalition
Maxicare Health Plans
Jeffrey Douglas
Coalition
Thomas Franco
Maxicare
Bob Hope Misses 95th Birthday Dinner at Library of Congress
A cold kept Bob Hope from his 95th birthday gala at the Library of Congress. Dolores Hope attended on his behalf while a Toluca Lake family gathering is planned for May 29. The Hope family announced a $3.5 million gift to the Library for the upkeep of $6.5 million worth of his films and recordings.
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Bob Hope
Hope
Library of Congress
Ward Crosttald Canortare
Dolores
Toluca Lake
Calif
Tony
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