Ted Turner undergoes laminectomy in Rochester hospital
Ted Turner had a one hour laminectomy for a herniated disk at Rochester General Hospital. He is in good condition and expected to be discharged Friday, per surgeon Paul Maurer. Turner, founder of Cable News Network, is a Time Warner billionaire and longtime friend of Maurer.
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Hirschfeld Withdraws $1 Million Offer in Clinton Case
Real estate magnate Abe Hirschfeld pulled back his $1 million offer to settle the sexual harassment case against President Clinton after Paula Jones attorneys did not respond. He stated Jones lawyers chose not to accept and bring closure to the matter. The offer specified the money would go to Jones, not her lawyers, with Associated Press as the source.
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Bracelet could solve Saint Exupery crash mystery
French fisherman Jean-Claude Bianco netted a silver bracelet in a rocky inlet that bears the names of Antoine de Saint Exuperys wife and publishers. Discovered on September 26, the find spurred a Mediterranean search for the missing wreckage of the famed author who vanished July 31, 1944 while flying a warplane off Corsica.
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Titanic bat mitzvah dream comes true for teen Lisa Niven
Thirteen year old Lisa Niven had the bat mitzvah of her dreams as a Pittsburgh hotel ballroom was transformed in a Titanic themed celebration over the weekend. The event drew family and friends and showcased her obsession with the ship's era.
Jordanians Sign 750-Foot Card for King Hussein Return
About 15,000 people in Jordan have signed a 750 foot birthday card for King Hussein hoping for his speedy return home. The card has been open since Tuesday and organizers aim to reach one million signatures for the long-serving Arab ruler.
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Corrections policy and delivery details for Syracuse Herald Journal
Herald Journal announces correction policy and asks readers to report errors to Tim Bunn, with weekday hours 9 am to 5 pm. Customer Service handles late deliveries and phone support from 6 am to 8 pm weekdays and 8:30 to 11:30 am Sundays. Mailing address and subscription rates for New York state are listed.
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Former soldier found living in jungle after 19 years
A former South Vietnamese soldier, Pham Van En, 60, of the H re ethnic minority, was found in the Go Lau jungle in central Quang Nam province after saying he escaped a re education camp 19 years ago. He told police he survived by eating plants and hunting while evading capture near illegal logging operations.
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Bosnian Serb pleads guilty at Yugoslav tribunal
Goran Jeliste known as The Serb Adolf admitted to causing fatal harm to 12 Muslims and Croats during a two week spree in 1992 at Luka camp in northern Bosnia. He pleaded guilty to serious crimes but claims he is not guilty of genocide and faces life in prison if convicted. He testified he ordered inmates to collect bodies after killing them.
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Boy dies after deodorant overdose in UK
British coroner rules 16-year-old Jonathan Capewell died from heart attack after months of spraying his body with deodorant reaching lethal levels of propane and butane in his blood. Coroner Barrie Williams noted fumes built up in his body over time leading to the fatal incident on July 29.
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Death of poet laureate Ted Hughes at 68 in Devon
Britain's poet laureate Ted Hughes died Wednesday in Devon at age sixty eight. His stormy marriage to Sylvia Plath affected his public image after her death by suicide. A new Hughes collection titled Birthday Letters, published this year, offers insight into their difficult marriage.
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North Korea to host US delegation on nuclear site concerns
The State Department said a U S delegation led by Charles Kartman will visit next month to seek access to a vast underground complex near Yongbyon, seen as central to revived nuclear weapons work. Satellites recently photographed thousands near the facility.
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Federal AIDS money targets minorities in new program
The White House launches a 156 million dollar effort to aid blacks and Hispanics facing AIDS. About 50 million comes from emergency funds with the remainder in the 1999 budget. The plan adds grant aid for minority groups, offers technical assistance to apply for other grants, and forms teams to help communities set up minority service programs.
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Microsoft accuses AOL and Netscape in antitrust case
Microsoft alleges AOL conspired with Netscape to split the Internet software market and drive Microsoft out of business. Attorneys presented internal AOL documents suggesting a proposed deal between AOL president Steve Case and two Netscape executives, claimed to have been hammered out.
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Police officers sue city over alleged anti gay harassment
Two police officers claim harassment by co workers biased against homosexuals. Joseph Baratto of Queens says since joining East Harlem's 23rd Precinct in 1989 he has suffered constant harassment for being gay. Steven Camacho of Westchester County says he was harassed for not objecting to Baratto's presence, including being forced into his locker and handcuffed twice, and suspended from a coat rack.
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Home health aide charged in $1 million estate theft
Colonie police report a home health care aide named Carol Mickens accused of looting the estate of 94-year-old Florence Estes. A criminal complaint alleges she forged Estes's name on a $20,000 check and deposited it in her account. Federal money laundering charges carry up to 10 years. investigation continues with more charges expected.
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