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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-