Clinton aide acquitted
Clinton aide acquitted
LOS ANGELES -- A federal jury Friday found a former top campaign official for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., innocent of charges that he intentionally covered up the lavish costs of a 2000 celebrity fund-raising gala. David Rosen, 38, Clinton's national finance director during her first Senate race, had faced up to 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine if convicted on two charges of lying to the government when he understated the event's costs by nearly $800,000 in filings to the Federal Election Commission. Rosen said the event's hosts misled him about their true expenses.
Feud leads to chargeof attempted poisoning
FAIRFAX, Va. -- A woman was charged with attempted poisoning after being accused of applying an equine anti-inflammatory drug to the riding helmet of a woman with whom she was feuding, police said. In May 2003, the victim was exposed to Phenylbutazone -- commonly known as "bute" in the horse racing world -- while wearing her helmet as she rode at a stable, police said. Police would not disclose how much of the poison they believe was used or why they think 21-year-old Monica R. Talbett was responsible. Talbett, a barn worker, and the victim "were close friends, and the relationship soured," said Talbett's attorney.
New book on Lindbergh
BERLIN -- Three siblings who claim they are Charles Lindbergh's out-of-wedlock children are releasing a book next week that alleges the famous flier had seven illegitimate children in all from relationships with their mother, her sister and his German private secretary. "The Double Life of Charles A. Lindbergh" alleges that Lindbergh had three children with Munich hatmaker Brigitte Hesshaimer, two children with her sister Marietta, and two more with his German private secretary, identified only as Valeska, the publishing company said.
Canada pledges $9.5M
TORONTO -- Prime Minister Paul Martin announced Friday that Canada would back up its commitment to Middle East peace with $9.5 million in new aid to help the Palestinians build homes and justice in their new state. Martin made the announcement during the visit of Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, a day after President Bush promised $50 million in housing aid for Palestinians.
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