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William McMichael

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I retired from the daily news biz in 2015 and have spent the ensuing years working on a historical narrative about the (then-)famous Hesse family jewels that were stolen in Germany after World War II by three U.S. Army officers - and largely dispersed by U.S. mobsters. It's a great tale with still-elusive loose ends. The rough draft is nearly complete; hoping to see it published in 2026.

My first book, "The Mother of All Hooks," was published in 1997.

I joined the reporting fraternity 40 years…

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Bloody Culloden, 1746 | HistoryNet

Bloody Culloden, 1746 | HistoryNet

This close-quarters clash on a windswept moor would challenge the Scottish clan tradition and direct the cour…

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'Sham' investigations: Docs, nurses investigated at VA hospital

'Sham' investigations: Docs, nurses investigated at VA hospital

At least eight nurses and two highly paid doctors have been relegated to administrative work instead of tendi…

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D-Day heroes' deeds survive march of time

D-Day heroes' deeds survive march of time

A final farewell for a Delaware combat veteran of the D-Day invasion.

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A World of Hurt

A World of Hurt

Perhaps as many as 110 million unexploded mines remain buried in and around former and current fields of conf…

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Two youth sports complexes, 40 miles apart

Two youth sports complexes, 40 miles apart

A tale of two planned youth athletic complexes, each hoping to compete for regional and national tournaments …

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After death, VA persists to collect 59 cents

After death, VA persists to collect 59 cents

The widow of a deceased veteran is surprised to learn her late husband remains eligible to receive VA health …

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Fifth Circuit Reminds Policyholders to Be “Not Less Than” Careful When Drafting Master Service Agreements | JD Supra

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By David Klein, William McMichael Verified
| JD Supra
Just as the oilfield fuels the modern economy, master service agreements (MSAs) fuel the modern oilfield. But while almost every MSA contains indemnity and insurance clauses, experienced oilfield lawyers will advise their clients that no two are identical. Determining how these unique contractual provisions apply to losses and interact with available liability coverage is a nuanced process that frequently results in litigation.
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Prince and princesses: The current status of robotic surgery in surgical oncology

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By Sarah Hays, William McMichael Verified, Gaetano Corvino, Benjamin D. Lorié
| Wiley Online Library Verified
ACS-NSQIP American College of Surgeons National Safety and Quality Improvement Project DFS disease free survival eNSM endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy laTME laparoscopic total mesorectal excision LC laparoscopic colectomy LDP laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy LG laparoscopic gastrectomy LH laparoscopic hepatectomy LN lymph node LOS length of stay LPD laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy LRP laparoscopic radical prostatectomy MIDP minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy MIE minimally...
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Harvard’s Broker Fight Shows Active Risk Management Is Key

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By William McMichael Verified, David Klein
| LexBlog
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing music reviews for the campus newspaper at the U. of Southern Mississippi.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

You bet. High school and college.

How is social media changing news?

Social media often seems to be DRIVING the news. I see stories every day where someone was angry about something someone Tweeted.