Columnists

Millionaire adventurer reports smooth sailing in round-the-world balloon bid

Staff
Friday June 21, 2002

ST. LOUIS — Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett reported smooth sailing early Thursday — and said he even got some sleep — as he continued his sixth try to become the first solo balloonist to circle the globe. -more-


Stephanopoulos to lead Sunday talk show

Staff
Friday June 21, 2002

NEW YORK — ABC on Tuesday appointed George Stephanopoulos to anchor “This Week,” and the former Clinton aide urged those who question his objectivity to watch him with an open mind on Sunday mornings. -more-


Californians planning more road trips this summer

Staff
Friday June 21, 2002

LOS ANGELES — Many Californians plan to take to the road this summer, preferring driving vacations rather than suffering through delays caused by security measures at airports, according to poll results to be released Thursday. -more-


Appeals court reinstates disabled group’s suit against ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

By Brian Bandell, The Associated Press
Friday June 21, 2002

MIAMI — A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit alleging that ABC discriminates against disabled people trying to become contestants on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” -more-


Judge’s ruling moves Anderson jury out of deadlock

By Kristen Hays, The Associated Press
Saturday June 15, 2002

Judge says jurors need not -more-


Corporate America battered by allegations of white collar crime

By Alan Clendenning, The Associated Press
Saturday June 15, 2002

NEW YORK — Just when it seemed the credibility of corporate America couldn’t sink any lower, another top business leader faces charges of white-collar crime. -more-


DOE downplays risk after earthquake near Yucca

By Ken Ritter, The Associated Press
Saturday June 15, 2002

LAS VEGAS — Federal officials insisted Friday that the site of a proposed national nuclear waste repository in the Nevada desert is safe, despite an early morning earthquake that rumbled nearby. -more-


S.C. governor sends troopers to stop plutonium shipments

By Jacob Jordan, The Associated Press
Saturday June 15, 2002

Moving plutonium across state’s highways is illegal -more-