Columnists

President ‘proud of Hillary ’

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 08, 2000

For the first time in his political life, the label “candidate” did not apply to Bill Clinton and there was little for him to do on Election Day beyond root from afar for his vice president and in person for his wife – the only first lady ever elected to public office. -more-


Americans turnout to vote in droves

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 08, 2000

The national media polls? Suddenly irrelevant. The conventions, the debates, the homestretch fund-raisers? Mere memories. -more-


Some Web sites leak exit poll results early

The Associated Press
Wednesday November 08, 2000

NEW YORK — Some Web sites leaked early voting results from exit polls Tuesday afternoon despite efforts to keep them private until polls closed in the evening. -more-


Prosecutors argue Olson endangered police officers

By ROBERT JABLON Associated Press Writer By ROBERT
Wednesday November 08, 2000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sara Jane Olson, who is charged with trying to bomb police cars 25 years ago, endangered the lives of police officers last month by placing their addresses and home telephone numbers on the Internet, prosecutors charge. -more-


See’s candymakers settle dispute

By The Associated Press
Wednesday November 08, 2000

SAN FRANCISCO — Candymakers who picketed See’s Candies, Inc., for 45 days have agreed to a five-year contract that boosts wages and pension plans. -more-


Human waste used on San Joaquin crops causes stir

By KILEY RUSSELL The Associated Press
Wednesday November 08, 2000

FRESNO — If it weren’t for the constant shipments of human waste from Southern California’s cities, Kern County farmer Shaen Magen says his farm would dry up and blow away. -more-