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...subdued on Monday when he journeyed to Manchester for his interview on a new evening television show featuring former daytime hosts Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan. They asked well-prepared questions about the case, and as soon as Simpson launched into equally well-prepared answers, the hosts began to badger him with more questions. Yet the only real surprise was registered by O.J. when the segment ended abruptly after just 12 minutes. "Oh, Jesus," muttered a befuddled Simpson. Next stop was the Oxford Union, the world's most famous student debating society. "We have a tradition of asking hard questions...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PURPOSEFUL TOURIST | 5/27/1996 | See Source »

...Badger. Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson, 54, enjoys a strong reputation among conservative Republicans for his aggressive welfare reforms and take-no-prisoners campaign style. Like Engler, he was slow to endorse Dole and comes from a state few at Dole headquarters think can be won. More recently he criticized Dole in public for missing an event in the state due to a scheduling conflict--a complaint that left Dole's aides scratching their heads in wonder...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE MATING GAME | 5/20/1996 | See Source »

...agree that if there are ever less thanten signature a petition should be thrown out,"Fine said. "That gives three days for the accusedto badger, bribe or otherwise coerce people intotaking their names...

Author: By Andrewa. Green, | Title: Petition to Censure Liston Is Shot Down | 4/17/1995 | See Source »

...late, great "Badger" Bob Johnson always said that "Every day is a great day for hockey...

Author: By David S. Griffel, | Title: Harvard Hockey | 11/5/1994 | See Source »

Before and after the game, young fans can badger players for autographs to their heart's content. The players, innocent as yet of the trappings of celebrity, happily respond. They may even know their admirers' first names, since players live with local families during the summer. (Can you imagine Dwight Gooden living with you?) Fans at Wahconah this season get an added bonus -- an opportunity to chat with the member of the Presley family who, in Pittsfield at least, is the second best known after Elvis. That would be the King's third cousin Kirk, 18, a right-handed pitcher...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPORT: The Only Game in Town | 8/22/1994 | See Source »

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