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Reprint of article held libelous even though original was not05/06/96 PENNSYLVANIA--A reprint of a Philadelphia Inquirer article that included some…

Inability to agree does not create expectation of confidentiality05/06/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Great Britain's assertion, when asked, that it is "unable to…

Police investigation report, city council resumes must be released05/06/96 IDAHO--State public records laws require disclosure of a police department investigation…

Newspaper not required to prove truth to win dismissal of libel claim05/06/96 PENNSYLVANIA--A newspaper defending itself in a libel suit…

State trooper arrests reporter at accident scene05/06/96 OKLAHOMA--Sapulpa Herald police reporter Bob Sherrill was arrested at the scene of an…

Newspapers win right to school official's disciplinary report05/06/96 WISCONSIN--No exception exists under the state open records law to prevent disclosure…

China moves to control foreign news agencies05/06/96 CHINA--News agencies that distribute business and economic information in China are subject to…

Release of employee records held not to invade privacy05/06/96 NEW YORK--A group of female employees claiming New York's Division of…

Bombing trial will be viewable by closed-circuit television05/06/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Closed circuit televising of the proceedings in the Oklahoma City bombing…

SHORT ITEMS & UPDATES:04/22/96 * Over 300 copies of the Salt Lake City, Utah newspaper Deseret News were confiscated from…