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State Senate OKs stiffer drunken driving bill Anyone pleading guilty or be ing convicted of a second drunk en driving offense wouldn’t be able to register or license cars or boats, under a bill that cleared the Senate on Thursday. On the second offense of oper ating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the penalty is in force for 30 days. Subsequent of fenses would increase the penalty to two years. It would cost $40 to reinstate registrations after the penalty pe riod. BellSouth settles $100 million lawsuit BellSouth customers should get a $35 to $40 credit on their bills this summer after the firm settled a lawsuit with the state. The agreement, announced Thursday, also keeps BellSouth from raising residential or busi ness rates until January 2007. Rates have been frozen since the 2000 under an agreement with the state’s consumer advocate. Nation 9-11 evidence ban overturned by court WASHINGTON - A federal ap peals court in Virginia on Thursday allowed the govern ment’s case against terrorism sus pect Zacarias Moussaoui to pro ceed and lifted a ban on prosecu tors presenting evidence related to the September 11 attacks. The three-judge panel ordered U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema to work out a compro mise as to whether Moussaoui should have access to al-Qaida wit nesses who could help his case. The government had asserted that Brinkema, in Alexandria, Va., exceeded her authority by ruling that Moussaoui — an acknowl edged al-Qaida member — could have access to three prisoners from Osama bin Laden’s terrorist organization. i Funds fail to improve lax airport security WASHINGTON — Airport security remains lax despite billions of dol lars and thousands of employees added since the September 11 at tacks, lawmakers were told Thursday. A pair of government investi gations submitted to the House avi ation subcommittee found danger ous objects still get past check points, and that neither govern ment nor privately employed screeners performed their jobs well. -f' Marines warn rebels to turn over weapons FALLUJAH, IRAQ — U.S. Marines warned guerrillas in this violence wracked city Thursday that they have only days to hand over their heavy weapons or face a possible , American attack. Lt. Gen. James Conway said the battle could be “costly” if Marines launch a new assault to up root insurgents from Fallujah, say ing fighters in the city have been reinforcing their positions and have no interest in surrendering. The stark warning came two days after city leaders called on in surgents to hand over their heavy weapons in return for a U.S. • pledge to hold back on plans to , storm Fallujah and allow the re turn of families that fled the city. Assassin surrenders to Haitian officials PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI - Proclaiming his innocence, a rebel commander convicted of killing supporters of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide . surrendered to justice officials Thursday. Louis-Jodel Chamblain’s sur render came as a conference for international donors opened in Port-au-Prince. Haiti’s govern ment hopes to get millions of dol lars in aid t8 rebuild the shat tered country, which is reeling from a revolt that ousted Aristide on Feb. 29. To a few cheers from a curious crowd, Chamblain said his con viction in absentia in 2000 was po litically motivated and predicted he would be vindicated. gRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE This 4ay in History William Shakespeare is in Stratford-on-Avon. 1616: William Shakespeare dies at the age of 52. txienaea.rorecasi A Today Saturday Sunday Monday HI: 81 HI: 79 LO: 62 LO: 56 Tuesday ► HI: 76 LO: 49 Today use PRESS BOOK SALE: 718 Devine St., noon-6 p.m. GUY FLEMING LIPSCOMB LECTURE IN CHEMISTRY, “SMART DUST: PHOTONIC CRYSTALS DERIVED FROM NANOCRYSTALLINE POROUS SI AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN SENSORS AND MEDICINE”: Michael J. Sailor of the University of California at San Diego, Jones Physical Science Center 006, Refreshments 3:45 p.m., Seminar 4 p.m. AMY TULLY FLUTE RECITAL: School of Music 206,4:30 p.m. REBECCA GRAUSAM PIANO RECITAL: School of Music 206,6 p.m. BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AWARDS DINNER: Wffliams Brice Stadium, The Zone, 6:30 p.m. MARION SPROTT PIANO RECITAL: School of Music 206,7:30 p.m. HOMOPHOBIA AWARENESS WEEK aaiuraay use PRESS BOOK SALE: 718 Devine St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WILLIAM TERWILLIGER STUDIO VIOLIN RECITAL: School of Music 206,7 p.m. DINING WITH FRIENDS BENEFIT DINNER: Russell House Ballroom, 7 p.m. HOMOPHOBIA AWARENESS WEEK Sunday SOUTHERN EXPOSURE CONCERT: School of Music 206,3 p.m. SC BANDS OPEN AIR CONCERT: The Horseshoe, 6 p.m. GRADUATE STRING QUARTET RECITAL: School of Music 206, 7:30 p.m. HOMOPHOBIA AWARENESS WEEK Monday RAFAEL RADA DMA VOICE RECITAL: School of Music 206,4 p.m. Tuesday SHEK KO CONDUCTING THE GRADUATE VOCAL ENSEMBLE: School of Music 206,12:30 p.m. KELLY KING VIOLA RECITAL: School of Music 206,4 p.m. LEARNING OBJECTS AND NEXT GENERATION ONLINE COURSES: Law Center, SubLevel 1, DEIS Conference Room, 4-5 p.m. NATURESCENE: A VISIT TO CHERNOBYL: Gambrell Hall 153, 6 p.m. use PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: School of Music 206,7:30 p.m. Wednesday use STUDENT COMPOSERS CONCERT: School of Music 206, 7:30 p.m. ‘The Apprentice ’ runner-up still a winner LOS ANGELES — The real game has just begun for “The Apprentice” runner-up Kwame Jackson. Any regret over losing a job with Donald Trump to competitor Bill Ranclc was quickly salved by a rush of offers and by Jackson’s own ambitions to make the most of his reality TV fame. “This was basically a chance to have NBC pay for a 15-episode Kwame commercial in a business environment,” Jackson said of “The Apprentice.” In a phone interview from New York, Jackson said he is weighing offers from another fa mous billionaire, Mark Cuban, as well as the KFC fast-food chain. He’s also starting his own com pany. ‘American Idol’ votes striking sour notes LOS ANGELES — Theories flew fast and furious Thursday after the “American Idol” viewer vote went against favorite Jennifer Hudson, ranging from racism to fateful weather to .teenage puppy love. Or maybe America just has a tin ear. While Hudson and two others singers lavishly praised by the show’s judges ended up at the bottom of the heap Wednesday night, contestants who gave marginal performances were top vote-getters. Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and La Toya London — “The Three Divas,” as they’ve become known — seemed to have the best shot at taking the Fox TV contest. But they were less popular than their competition, including redheaded crooner John Stevens, a 16-year-old whose highest compliment from the judges was that he was a nice guy. Black college women take aim at rappers ATLANTA - Maybe it was the credit card that rap superstar Nelly swiped through a woman’s back side in a recent video. Or the wig gling Jiggling strippers now ubiq uitous in rap videos. Either way, when Nelly heard students at Atlanta’s Spelman College, the most famous black women’s college in the country, planned to protest his scheduled appearance at a charity event, the rapper canceled. In addition to the now-famous credit card swipe, Nelly’s “Tip Drill” video — which debuted in November — shows men throw ing money between women’s legs and women simulating sex acts with each other. Complaints of misogyny in pop music, especially hip-hop, are nothing new. The difference now, students say, is the explosion of R rated videos that circulate on the Internet or are broadcast late at night. Princess Diana crash photos sicken family LONDON - Princess Diana’s brother said Thursday he was “sickened” that the CBS had broadcast photos of the princess as she lay dying after a car acci dent —- the first time a major me dia outlet has published pictures of the injured princess. The British press expressed front-page outrage, while Prime Minister Tony Blair called the broadcast of the grainy black-and white images “distasteful.” Wednesday’s “48 Hours Investigates” briefly showed two pictures taken by paparazzi at the scene of the Aug, 31,1997, accident in Paris. Diana died hours later. Her companion, Dodl Fayed, and chauffeur Henri Paul also were killed. The network insisted the pic tures — which showed an uncon scious Diana being treated by a doctor as she lay slumped in the back of a car in the Alma road tun nel — were not graphic or ex ploitative. PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK ■ Donald Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice,” is responsible J for runner-up Kwame Jackson’s flurry of job offers. 1 Kournikova’s parents sue over beach home MIAMI BEACH, FLA. - Anna Kournikova is being sued by her parents, who say the 22-year-old tennis starlet has taken over the waterfront home the three jointly own. Sergei and Alla Kournikova filed the lawsuit last week in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. They want the seven-bedroom home “partitioned,” meaning they want money for their share of the home. * It was purchased for $5 million in 2000. Her agent, David Schwab, said Thursday he was unaware of the lawsuit and had no immediate comment. Kournikova, who has never won a tournament and is known mostly for her supermodel looks, has not played competitive tennis in more than a year because of in juries. BRIEFS FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS WIRE^^ USC. Briefly RAs rewarded for academic success • USC RAs LaTisha Fludd and Carrie Frondorf received $500 scholarships in recognition of their academic success and con tributions to their residence halls. Fludd, a third-year crimi nal justice student and Patterson RA, received the James R. “Red” Smith University Housing Scholarship. Frondorf, a second year advertising student and RA in Moore, received the Melinda Quiring and Lawrence Nettina Memorial University Housing Scholarship. University Housing honored the scholarship recipi ents at their recognition banquet April 12. RHA benefit dinner to aid HiV research All USC students, faculty and staff are invited to the annual RHA Dining With Friends benefit dinner for HIV/AIDS research. The dinner will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom. RSVPs are required and can be made by calling 777 0088. When calling, students are asked to leave a name, party si2e and whether they prefer a chick en or vegetable entree. RSVPs can also be made by e-mailing scottz@gwm.sc.edu with the same information. The suggested donation is $20, and all proceeds go to the AIDS Benefit Foundation. Attendees are also invited to a dessert party following the dinner. Russell House opens for studying sessions Faculty members are invited to move their study sessions to the Russell House during the Finals Frenzy April 29 - May 7, and snacks and drinks will be provided for their class. Go to www.sa.sc.edu/rhuu and click on “Make a Reservation” by 5 p.m. today to register. Assignments are on a first come, First served basis. Students with questions can contact the Russell House Reservations Office at 777-8182. The Gamecock needs fall staff members The Gamecock is looking for staff writers for the fall semester. Six paid writing positions are available: three for News, two for Sports and one for The Mix. Writers will be paid $10 per story and will be required to write two stories per week. For more information and to set f up an interview, e-mail Editor in^^ Chief Adam Beam at game-^P cockeditor@gwm.sc.edu or call 777-3914. Each applicant is re quired to have a resume and three published clips of his or her work. The Gamecock is also seeking copy editors, designers, an online editor and photographers. Police.Report These reports are taken directly from the USC Police Department Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptionain the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6 p.m.-6a.m.) ■ Violent # Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS S3 Violent H Nonviolent Wednesday, April 21 DO ASSAULT AND BATTERY, GIBBES COURT, 902 BARNWELL ST. The victim said someone was involved in a verbal altercation with John Anthony. The victim said Anthony then hit him in the left side of his head, causing him to fall to the ground. The victim said Anthony then hit him twice on the head with a closed fist and proceeded to kick him in the leg. Reporting officers: J.D. Rosier, Widdifield. ® LARCENY OF WALLET, SOUTH TOWER, 614 BULL ST. The victim said someone took a black wallet from her unsecured book bag. The wallet contained $50, an Ohio driver’s license, a check card and a USC ID. Estimated value: $130. Reporting officer: S. Alexander. ® AUTO BREAK-IN, LARCENY OF FACE PLATE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION METER LOT, 1705 COLLEGE ST. The complainant said that while exiting the Business Administration Building he saw a 20- to 25-year-old black male in his vehicle. When the complainant approached the man, he ran toward Barnwell Street. Missing from the car were five CDs and a CD player faceplate. Estimated value: $175. Reporting officer: Morant. ® LARCENY OF JEWELRY, COLONIAL CENTER LOADING DOCK, 801 LINCOLN ST. The complainant said that between April 20 and April 21 someone took 42 guitar necklaces and 20 key chains. Estimated value: $930. Reporting officer: C. Taylor. Thursday, April 22 O MALICIOUS INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY, 1423 WHALEY ST. The complainant said someone pulled the “exit” sign out of the ceiling. Estimated damage: $100. Reporting officer: N. DeHaai. O MALICIOUS INJURY TO REAL PROPERTY, BULL STREET GARAGE, LEVEL 3, 600 BULL ST. Reporting officer N. DeHaai saw the exit gate of the garage broken completely off at the Devine Street entrance. Estimated value: $50. «