Lawsuit overreach led to federal then state rulings
The action involving Howell, Thompson, and a Dallas police claim moved from federal to state court, then saw repeated dismissals. In April the N C Court of Appeals allowed negligence and possible punitive damages to proceed. An August arbitration ended in a confidential settlement. Howell left Dallas PD in June and joined Rastoria PD. Nancy Moore at 704 869 1829 could provide details.
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N.C. Court of Appeals
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Dallas
Rastonia Police Department
Nancy Moore
K-Pax Leads Weekend Box Office Amid Ghosts and Aliens
The weekend box office was led by K-Pax with 17.5 million, starring Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey as a possible space visitor. 13 Ghosts followed with 15.7 million, From Hell slipped to third with 6.1 million, and Bones opened at 2.95 million. Life As a House opened strong in limited release, while High Heels and Low Lifes bombed in theaters. Overall top 12 grossed 73.4 million, up 3.4 percent from last year.
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Movie Box Office Weekend Top Ten Recap
The report lists top grossing films with studio estimates including K PAX at 17.5 million and 13 Ghosts at 15.7 million. Other titles include From Hell 6.1 million Riding in Cars With Boys 6 million Training Day 5.11 Bandits 5.05 Serendipity 3.9 The Last Castle 3.7 Bones 2.95 Corky Romano 2.9 million. Monsters Inc. poised for holiday release from Toy Story creators.
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Bodies of Kursk sailors sent home
Russia's Prosecutor General Vladimir Ustinov stated on state television that the Kursk crew could not have been at fault for the disaster. Ballistics experts study possible contact with an outside object as rescuers recover more bodies from the mangled submarine. The Kursk, lifted from the Barents Sea and moved to dry dock, is central to determining what caused the August 2000 tragedy that killed 118 men.
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United replaces CEO James Goodwin with retiree Creighton
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. ousted chairman and CEO James Goodwin and installed board member John Creighton, the 69 year old former head of Weyerhaeuser, as interim leader. Creighton, based in Elk Grove Village, Ill., said he will run United until the company is on a path to financial stability and stressed he does not intend to preside over a bankruptcy.
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Ground Zero Service Honors 9/11 Victims in New York
A solemn Sept 11 tribute at ground zero drew about 9,200 mourners. Andrea Bocelli led prayers and "Ave Maria" as smoke from wreckage lingered and masks dotted the crowd. Relatives spoke of loss, while Mayor Giuliani noted the importance of praying at the site and honoring those who perished.
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Tutor Jose Alejos Aids Bilingual Students In Gaston County
Alejos began tutoring two students in North Belmont after school three weeks into the year, helping Bernardo and Susie with English Spanish flashcards and phrases. Teachers say his work reduces frustration and improves reading and classroom participation, benefiting the wider Gaston County community.
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North Belmont
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Baker
Bernardo
Susie
Jose
Maxon
Becky Maxon
East Gaston
Gaston County
Fran Hoch
Department of Public Instruction
Calvin Carter
U S leaders noncommittal on ground forces in Afghanistan
Andrew Card and Donald Rumsfeld gave noncommittal answers on deploying significant ground forces. John McCain urged decisive action despite Ramadan, civilian casualties, and public doubt. The Bush team said attacks would continue while Taliban polities remain, amid ongoing food aid drops and Haq’s execution.
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