Seinfeld classmate sues comedian and producers
Michael Costanza, a former Queens College classmate of Jerry Seinfeld, filed a 100 million civil rights suit in Manhattan Supreme Court alleging his name likeness and persona were used without permission in Seinfeld. He claims the George Costanza portrayal from 1989 to 1998 harms his reputation, naming Larry David, production companies, NBC, and others in the action.
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MIT fraternity disbands ending pledge death case
The Phi Gamma Delta chapter at MIT dissolved after being indicted in the drinking death of 18 year old Scott Krueger. Since no individuals were named, the manslaughter case collapses as the chapter ceases to exist. Krueger family lawyer Brad Henry criticized the outcome. A warrant filed earlier remains in case the fraternity reorganizes at MIT.
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Caffeine overdose kills college student in North Carolina
A 20 year old man Jason Allen died after swallowing dozens of caffeine pills in Morehead City during a college break. Authorities say the pills equate to about 250 cups of coffee. Police Major Wrenn Johnson called the incident a terrible story and noted police were unsure when the pills were taken. Allen collapsed outside Carteret Community College on October 20. In Louisiana a natural gas well explosion near Bryceland killed seven workers and remains active two days later as crews attempt to gain control. Sonar Exploration Co. spokesperson Bruce Cannery says the cause has not yet been determined.
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Pilot lands solo Cessna near freeway after fuel run out
Elliot Moriarty, 27, completed his first solo flight in a single engine Cessna 152 and made an emergency landing on the Tampa Avenue off ramp near the Ventura Freeway during Monday afternoon rush hour. The aircraft touched down on an emergency lane and dirt divider with no injuries.
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Trial opens for California mass murderer Charles Ng
In Santa Ana California prosecutors begin the lengthy trial of Charles Ng 87 charged with 12 murders dating to 1984. They allege he and Leonard Lake tortured and raped victims. A videotape shown to jurors depicts Ng removing a bound woman's shirt and bra identified as Brenda OConnor. Lake died by suicide in 1985 and Ng faced extradition battles in Canada lasting six years.
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LA Sheriff Block Undergoes Brain Surgery Before Election
Los Angeles County Sheriff Sherman Block, 74, had a four hour operation to remove a brain blood clot after a fall at home. Doctors said it was successful without complications as voters decide on November 3 between Block and challenger Lee Baca, a former department chief.
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Cora Mae Daniels Basnight Dies At 88 In North Carolina
Cora Mae Daniels Basnight, 88, longtime star of the outdoor drama The Lost Colony, died Monday in Manteo North Carolina. Basnight played Agona the love-struck Indian in Paul Green s symphonic play from 1957 to 198? reported as Marvin P. Gay Sr., 84, who shot his Grammy Award winning son Marvin Gaye during an argument, died Oct. 17 in Los Angeles. Gay pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to five years probation. Walter Kendrick, 51, Victorian literature authority and critic, cited Sunday of pancreatic cancer. Albert Washington, 59, blues guitarist in the 1960s and 70s, died Friday of diabetes in Cincinnati.
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Protests in Jerusalem as peace deal sparks violence
In Hebron and a West Bank town, a Jewish guard and a Palestinian laborer were killed amid rising fears of tit-for-tat violence after the Wye River peace accord. Netanyahu faced opposition and a failed no confidence vote as settlers rallied in Jerusalem.
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Hussein's health in focus as Jordan's king backs peace talks
In Amman King Hussein, 63, left his sickbed to push Middle East peace, drawing praise from Clinton officials and Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Doctors say he aims for permanent Palestinian statehood while easing domestic fears as nerves loosen about his recovery. His return to duty signals health improvement and political resolve.
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Clinton lawyer tries to block Starr subpoenas in Jones case
In Little Rock Clinton attorney Robert Bennett moved to quash a Starr subpoena and objected to releasing sealed documents and a videotaped Clinton deposition. He argued Starr cannot be trusted to keep secrets. Bennett sought to limit Jones lawyers from probing Willey deposition details and White House contacts. Willey later revised her deposition regarding a Maryland businessman.
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Women spread genes more than men through migration
A study by Harvard and Stanford researchers shows women moved to husbands’ communities to start families, spreading mtDNA more widely while Y chromosome variations stayed localized. They note limited long distance male migration between continents, with men occasionally traveling farther to spread genes.
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