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Son of NYC socialite Astor could get 25 years
NEW YORK - Philanthropist Brooke Astor's 85-year-old son had it all but wanted more, and now he might have to face his remaining years in a stark prison cell after being convicted of looting his ailing mother's nearly $200 million estate.
Nations:U.S. People:Barbara Walters Henry Kissinger Kofi Annan Source:(AP)
2009-10-09
Astor's son convicted of looting her $200M fortune
NEW YORK - Brooke Astor's 85-year-old son was convicted Thursday of exploiting his philanthropist mother's failing mind and helping himself to her nearly $200 million fortune.
People:Brooke Astor Barbara Walters Henry Kissinger Kofi Annan Source:(AP)
2009-10-08
Does Cheney's assault hold risks for Republicans?
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Dick Cheney, the most publicity averse US vice president in decades, is now the most outspoken former White House power broker of modern times after a stunning political transformation.
People:Dick Cheney Barack Obama Richard Nixon Henry Kissinger
2009-05-24
The GOP's burgeoning civil war
Watching the various spats among conservatives, it's difficult to tell whether one is witnessing a series of lively political disagreements or an episode of "Monday Night Raw."
People:Rahm Emanuel Rush Limbaugh Newt Gingrich Barack Obama Henry Kissinger
2009-03-23
Carter urges Obama to work closely with China
BEIJING - Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose administration formalized diplomatic ties with China 30 years ago, on Monday urged President-elect Barack Obama to find ways to work more closely with Beijing on global issues.
People:Barack Obama Richard Nixon Henry Kissinger Jimmy Carter George W. Bush Hu Jintao Activities:1979 China Ties US Obama Admin. 1972 Nixon China Visit China-U.S.
2009-01-12
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