Court Finds FCC Expletive Policy Arbitrary
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the FCC policy penalizing accidentally aired expletives is invalid as arbitrary and capricious though not struck down. It sent the case back to the agency for a reasoned analysis, noting doubt the FCC can justify the approach. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin warned the ruling hinders imposing indecency fines.
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House Ethics Probe Could Oust Jefferson Before Trial
The House approved a rapid internal probe into indicted Rep. William J. Jefferson with two votes that could push him from Congress before his bribery trial. Jefferson resigned from the Small Business Committee after indictment on federal charges of taking over $500,000 in bribes, while Democrats had sought to strip that seat.
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Iran Leader Says Sanctions Won't Halt Nuclear Program
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned that sanctions cannot stop Iran’s nuclear program and likened Western efforts to playing with the lion’s tail. Talks in Berlin showed no progress ahead of the G8 summit as the UN Security Council prepared a third sanctions debate. Britain floated oil and gas investment curbs targeting Iran’s nuclear and weapons programs.
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Castro shows healthier, longer TV interview in Cuba
Fi del Castro, 80, appeared on Cuban television in a lengthy, quieter interview. He spoke about Vietnam and his weekend meeting with Nong Duc Manh, recalling 1973 visit and humidity in Havana, while not addressing returning to power. He looked fit though uncertain on future plans.
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Randy Alonso
Round Table
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Associated Press
Israel Palestinian tensions at 40 year mark referenced by Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned of civil war risks as he marked 40 years since Israel’s 1967 occupations. He cited infighting between Fatah and Hamas and called the occupation a black day, while discussing broader losses under Israeli rule. separate items note Navy officer Ronan faces 18 counts and a Chinese education ministry order making dance classes mandatory to combat obesity.
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Naval Academy doctor charged with videotaping sex
A former Naval Academy doctor hosts midshipmen at his home and is charged by the Navy with secretly videotaping the students having sex. Investigators say the alleged acts occurred while he served at the academy in Annapolis Maryland.
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Parking board favors gas vehicles for cost savings
Johnette Nelson, parking board executive director, says gas powered vehicles cost less than electric carts because they run more miles per gallon and need no daily two hour recharges. The board notes no $1,200 battery expense and a $5,000 monthly profit gain, with the city receiving $2 of every $5 parking ticket while the board keeps $3.
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Huntington Municipal Parking Board
Glenn Pauley
DMV
Johnette Nelson
Naked peeping Tom prowls Covington in ski mask
Covington police search for a naked man seen roaming in a ski mask, with witnesses laughing it off. Police say the suspect may be the same individual seen last year and this time made sexual comments. Authorities urge reporting sightings to prevent potential harm.
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Covington
Jack West
West
Singapore radio bra stripping contest fined for exploitation
MediaCorp Radio faces a 9800 fine after a March talk show segment urged female guests to remove bras and pose for a video. The regulator called the contest exploitive and inappropriate, citing contravention of the broadcast code. Singapore's strict media rules and recent easing for some arts were noted in the report.
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MediaCorp Radio
Media Development Authority
Maine grad pardoned at reunion for 1950s paint stunts
At the Class of '57 reunion, University of Maine graduate Richard Bastow was revealed as the student who twice scaled 150 foot campus steam plant smoke stacks to paint a six foot "57" and climbed Stevens Hall to mark the class. The 1953 episode drew rebukes from the administration.
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Richard Bastow
Stevens Hall
Fifth-grader Claire Webb Wins Holiday Card Prize
H H Beam Elementary School pupil Claire Webb, a fifth grader, won Classroom Central’s Holiday Card program for her snowman family drawing chosen from hundreds. Webb, who also dances ballet and creates jewelry, plans to attend college to become a doctor and a famous ballerina.
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Connie Burton
Forestview students win spots in regional programs and events
Forestview High School announces Emily Anderson Seth Crabtree Katherine Worley and Teo Gunawan selected for Governor's School summer residencies in choral social sciences and instrumental music. Jay Phillips and Sydney Ness to join North Carolina School for Science and Math in 2006 07. Three more students attend Gaston County's School of Excellence. Senior Sarah Thompson earns Sylvia Hatcher Scholarship and multiple honors. Forestview Tailgate party profiled in Athletic Management. local arts event highlighted at Delta Kappa Gamma meeting.
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