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To: Bill who wrote (567233)	4/21/2004 11:34:28 AM
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Prenuptials are very common these days in second marriages, where each person brings property and children.

To: Bill who wrote (567233)	4/21/2004 12:00:06 PM
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ROFLOL USA Today editor retires at age 55; plagiarism scandal prompts departure April 21, 2004 9:38am USA Today is seeking a replacement for its top editor, who has retired under a cloud of plagiarism and fabrication by star reporter Jack Kelley. The departure of Karen Jurgensen, 55, who had been editor since 1999, "opens the door to move the USA Today brand forward under new leadership," Publisher Craig Moon said in a statement Tuesday. "We will fill the position as soon as possible." A top-level shakeup at the nation's largest newspaper had been expected after three veteran editors delivered a report to Moon on Kelley's fabrications and recommendations for how to prevent other incidents. Moon has not released any details about the report but has said he expects to do so this week. Kelley, nominated by the newspaper five times for the Pulitzer Prize, resigned under pressure in January after admitting to trying to deceive editors checking into the veracity of some of his reporting. A subsequent inquiry found that he made up major parts of at least eight stories and committed several acts of plagiarism. The scandal deeply embarrassed USA Today, which fought for years to overcome perceptions that it gave serious news topics short shrift with brief articles, snappy headlines and colorful graphics. The newspaper is the flagship publication of Gannett Co., the nation's largest newspaper publisher. "Like all of us who worked with Jack Kelley, I wish we had caught him far sooner than we did," Jurgensen said in the announcement to staff members. "The sad lessons learned by all in this dreadful situation will make USA Today a stronger, better newspaper." Kelley spent 21 years at the newspaper, starting about the time of its founding and rising to become a globe-trotting foreign correspondent. He co-wrote two books with USA Today founder Al Neuharth. The debacle at USA Today parallels a scandal last year at The New York Times. Executive Editor Howell Raines and Managing Editor Gerald Boyd stepped down after the discovery of plagiarism and fabrication by young upstart Jayson Blair. Several USA Today reporters said they had raised doubts about the reliability of some of Kelley's dispatches. One of the areas addressed by the inquiry into Kelley's work was the extent to which USA Today's editors might be held accountable for his transgressions. Tom Squitieri, at the paper since 1989, said he and his colleagues were sad to Jurgensen go. "We expected people to leave because of the Kelley debacle, and as editor people could say it happened on her watch," Squitieri said. "She was a well-liked and respected individual, but I understand why she retired." In his statement to staff members, Moon praised Jurgensen, saying "she will be missed." "For 21 years, Karen worked tirelessly to build USA Today into the nation's largest newspaper," he said. "She has been meticulous in every detail since becoming editor." Executive Editor Brian Gallagher, who is in charge of the paper's day-to-day operations, said in a statement: "I don't know anyone at this newspaper who won't be saddened by Karen's departure. Both personally and professionally it is a great loss." A lawyer representing Kelley did not respond to a request for comment. Jurgensen joined the newspaper at its founding in 1982. Among the posts she held were editorial page editor, senior editor for special projects and managing editor for cover stories. She began her journalism career at the Charlotte (N.C.) News and worked later for the Miami News. hoovers.com