Judge rules Reagan not required to testify in North trial
Federal Judge Gerhard Gesell refused to order former President Reagan to testify in the Oliver North trial, saying no evidence shows Reagan’s appearance is needed for North’s right to a fair trial. North’s charges remain, with the trial set to proceed as planned.
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Vila fired from This Old House over product endorsements
Bob Vila, longtime host of This Old House, is being let go by WGBH Boston for endorsing commercial fix it products on TV. Station officials say the endorsements clash with public television image, though Vila and his agent dispute the claim, noting prior approval.
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Gays mark 10 years of nun parodies in San Francisco
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence mark a decade of street theater and charity in San Francisco. Their antics, which mock religious figures, have drawn both praise and criticism from city leaders. Co-chairs Lily Tomlin, Shirley MacLaine, and Harvey Fierstein join a fundraising gala at Club Townsend, highlighting decades of AIDS fundraisers and safe sex campaigns.
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Gorbachev Heads to Cuba Amid Central America Tensions
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev visits Havana in a move seen as seeking to ease Central American conflicts and signal a peaceful regional settlement. Analysts expect a friendly stance toward Fidel Castro while using the trip to explain Soviet restraint and influence. Bush and Baker urge changes in Nicaragua and call for signs of new thinking in the region.
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