Gloria Abzug eulogized as sweet, tenacious feminist leader
In New York funeral services for Bella Abzug, over 700 mourners including Jane Fonda and Betty Friedan remembered her warmth and grit. Steinem praised her as the mother many wished for, while tributes highlighted her antiwar stance, civil rights work, and UN speech. Abzug, 77, died after heart surgery complications. Her life spanned leadership in the 1960s and 70s and a 1995 Beijing UN conference appearance, where she used a wheelchair to lobby. The service mixed tears and humor, with rabbis and Third World Newsreel underscoring her enduring legacy.
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Joyner-Kersee urges Akron youth to own health fight
Olympic star Jackie Joyner-Kersee spoke to 560 people at E J Thomas Hall in Akron for Summa Health System's Minority Health Month. She described overcoming asthma, urged youths to monitor health, and emphasized personal responsibility alongside her six Olympic medals including 1988 and 1992 heptathlon golds and 1992 long jump gold.
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Selena Quintanilla Parents Agree To Settle IRS Back Taxes
The Quintanilla family reaches a settlement with the IRS paying 485000 in back taxes for 1993 and 1994 plus 105000 in penalties, with interest pending. The IRS alleged underreporting of income from 1993 to 1994 and improper treatment of Mexico performances. The case notes Selena Y Los Dinos earnings and the singer’s 1995 death, with no admission of wrongdoing by the family.
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Ex-girlfriend of Hewitt held over letters to Diana
Anna Ferretti arrested at Waterloo Station London on theft charges over 62 handwritten Diana letters to James Hewitt. Mirror claimed she sought $250,000 from a tabloid, while Diana allegedly begged Hewitt to destroy the letters.
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Appeals court upholds Torn knife claim damages against Hopper
The appellate court reaffirmed a 475000 dollar award to Rip Torn over Dennis Hopper comments about Torn pulling a knife during a 1994 Tonight Show exchange. Hopper had argued malice. Torn countered that Hopper pulled the knife. The court also allowed Tom to pursue punitive damages for his Emmy winning role on The Larry Sanders Show.
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