Massachusetts tattoo ban struck down by judge
Superior Court Judge Barbara Rouse ruled against the 1960s law banning tattooing except by physicians. She suggested licensing and regulation would better serve the industry. The challenge was brought by Martha’s Vineyard residents John R. Parkinson and Stephan A. Lanphear who argued tattooing is protected expression.
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Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard
John R. Parkinson
Stephan A. Lanphear
Superior Court
Barbara Rouse
Actors and advertisers praise tentative Hollywood pact
LA sources report both sides hailed a tentative three year contract ending the longest talent walkout in Hollywood history. The agreement on television and radio ads could end the strike as early as Oct. 30, lifting production disruption across the industry.
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Hollywood
Drug Convictions Hit College Financial Aid
Nearly 7,000 students face ineligibility for federal grants or loans under a new law that, since 2000 01, bars aid for those with drug related convictions. One possession conviction costs one year, a second costs two years, and a third can lead to indefinite suspension from federal aid.
Minnelli Recovers in Florida Hospital Stay After Encephalitis
Liza Minnelli, 54, was recovering in a Fort Lauderdale hospital after viral encephalitis left her in very serious condition earlier this month. Cleveland Clinic Hospital said she is now recovering well and expected to be released in a few days after initial treatment and an earlier return home due to dehydration.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Liza Minnelli
Cleveland Clinic
Minnelli
Texas health official resigns over racial comments
Texas health commissioner William Archer II resigns amid accusations of racially insensitive remarks to a black former employee. His 1997 appointment by HHSD's governing board, approved by Gov. Bush, drew minority group criticism for comments about Hispanics and blacks before Bush distanced himself last week.
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Austin
Texas
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Bush
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Missouri governor may appoint Carnahan widow to Senate
Missouri's new governor plans to offer the job to Mel Carnahan’s widow if she wants it after the late governor defeated Sen. John Ashcroft in the November election. The Associated Press reports the governor's decision.
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Gove
Carnahan
Jefferson City
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John Ashcroft
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Boy Survives Minivan Roll Over In Akron Yard
John Wadsworth a 10 year old boy hid in a pile of leaves while his mother Shelly Wadsworth 36 drove a minivan across the yard rolling a tire over his head in Akron Ohio He was treated in the emergency room at Akron Children's Hospital according to police reports and hospital statements.
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Akron
Ohio
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Shelly Wadsworth
John
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Belgrade leader admits Yugoslav forces killed in Kosovo
In a CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Yugoslav president Vojislav Kostunica for the first time acknowledged responsibility and expressed remorse for killings in Kosovo. He said he was ready to accept guilt for the deaths and for Milosevic’s actions, as a Serb.
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Yugoslavia
Kosovo
Vojislav Kostunica
Balkans
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Kostant
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Serbian Parliament Names Transition Government in Serbia
In Belgrade the Serbian parliament approved a transition government to run the Yugoslav republic until December elections. The vote was 128 to 5, boosting President Vojislav Kostunica and his allies to share power with Slobodan Milosevic’s party ahead of Serbia’s polls.
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Yugoslavia
Vojislav Kostunica
Slobodan Milosevic
Serbia
Russia and Turkey vow closer cooperation and defense ties
In Ankara, Prime Ministers Kasyanov and Ecevit pledged stronger military cooperation between Russia and NATO member Turkey. Both nations aim to expand partnership, with Turkey planning about 150 billion dollars in weapon spending over 25 years and Russia seeking lucrative contracts. They met for over two hours to discuss deeper ties.
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Turkey
Mikhail Kasyanov
Russia
Kasyanov
Bulent Ecevit
Protesters clash with police before G-20 ministers meet
In Montreal protesters clashed with police outside a hotel as tear gas debris and riot gear use led to dozens of arrests. Three officers were slightly injured and 39 protesters remained in custody ahead of a two day G 20 finance ministers meeting involving India Brazil and other nations.
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