December 8, 2000
Breaking news
Seminole, Martin judges: Absentee ballots valid
TALLAHASSEE -- Two Florida judges on Friday threw out lawsuits seeking to throw out thousands of absentee ballots cast in Martin and Seminole counties, handing George W. Bush a victory in his bid to close out the state's contested presidential election.
Lawmakers' historic session in recess until Monday
TALLAHASSEE -- In historic special session, the Florida Legislature pushed GOP-drafted legislation delivering the state's decisive 25 presidential electors to George W. Bush. His campaign acknowledged Friday it provided legal advice to GOP lawmakers.
Top stories
Court could call it today
Florida justices hear arguments over a judge's ruling against Gore's request for a recount.
Legislature meets today to ensure Bush electors
Democrats accuse the GOP-led Legislature of taking orders from Texas.
Today could bring decisions on absentees
TALLAHASSEE -- Rulings are expected as early as today in two absentee ballot lawsuits that could change the outcome of the presidential election.
Lucy Morgan
Justices chastened but full of questions
This was a Florida Supreme Court that clearly knows it has been spanked and sent to its room by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Howard Troxler
Watching winds shift in state's highest court
You can't get rich by betting on how an appeals court will rule. You especially can't get rich if you base your bets on watching that court's oral arguments.
From Tallahassee
How Republicans got into absentee mess
TALLAHASSEE -- Just days before the Nov. 7 election, with polls showing Al Gore and George W. Bush statistically tied in Florida, a troubling wind blew into the Republican camp.
Stivic's civics: Count all the votes
TALLAHASSEE -- As Al Gore's lawyers fought an increasingly uphill battle for the White House, Democrats turned to a big name Thursday for some happier headlines.
From Austin, Texas
One Austin's rapt; other's blase
In the Texas capital, many are just trying to go about their daily routine.
From Washington
Jane Fonda among big givers to Gore effort
WASHINGTON -- Actor Jane Fonda was among nine supporters of Vice President Al Gore who made six-figure donations to his recount committee, newly released records show.
From Citrus County
Voters suit now in judge's hands
Plaintiffs hope for a swift ruling in the federal lawsuits, which question the acceptance of overseas absentee ballots in Citrus and other Florida counties.
Election notebook
Election briefs
Truck that hauled Florida ballots for sale online; top bid: $80,300
Opinion
A bad move
The Florida Legislature's special session today to guarantee a president is an unwise move, and lawmakers should turn back while they still can.
December 8, 2000
Russian commission recommends clemency for U.S. prisoner
MOSCOW -- Russia's presidential pardons commission recommended on Friday that President Vladimir Putin free U.S. prisoner Edmond Pope, who was convicted of spying earlier in the week and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Court could call it today
Florida justices hear arguments over a judge's ruling against Gore's request for a recount.
Jane Fonda among big givers to Gore effort
WASHINGTON -- Actor Jane Fonda was among nine supporters of Vice President Al Gore who made six-figure donations to his recount committee, newly released records show.
Election briefs
Truck that hauled Florida ballots for sale online; top bid: $80,300
Washington briefs
Both sides hope for budget deal next week
Lightweight scooters recalled
Just as the Christmas buying spree reaches its peak, the federal government is recalling 100,000 of one of the season's hottest selling toys.
Veto clock ticking on bankruptcy change
The Senate backs the bill by a big margin, but the White House and consumer groups dislike it.
National briefs
Economy hasn't slowed support for charities
Estrada painted as more crooked than Marcos was
MANILA, Philippines -- Projected on a screen in a hushed Senate chamber was a check for 142-million pesos, or $2.8-million, signed by Jose Valhalla. Next to it was the familiar image of a 500-peso banknote, signed by the president of the Philippines, Joseph Estrada.
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Decision 2000
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