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...longest jury trial in U.S. history -- a 44-month marathon -- finally ended last week in Belleville, Ill. The long-suffering twelve-member circuit court jury found Monsanto Co. guilty of failing to warn the town of Sturgeon, Mo., about the risk of a 1979 spill containing the toxic chemical dioxin. The jury ordered the chemical company to pay $16.2 million in damages, then left the courthouse to celebrate with Judge Richard Goldenhersh over margaritas and daiquiris at a nearby Mexican restaurant. Monsanto, meanwhile, announced that it will appeal...
When Spiridon Louis had coins, jewels, and rings thrown in his path when he entered Olympic Stadium in Athens as the winner of the 1896 Olympic Marathon...
...project coordinators said they hoped the change of name will attract students from other houses to help with the marathon. "The name put people off by making them think the money was just going to Currier House," said project coordinator Amy M. McNamer...
Until last year the marathon raised money for House and Neighborhood Development (HAND) programs, but the new directors have narrowed down the recipients to six selected charities...
...dance marathon will take place this year on February 20. It will last for twelve hours and culminate in a University-wide party. The dancers, usually numbering about 100, solicit pledges prior to the marathon. The student raising the most money wins a free vacation...