Congo opposition leader freed after 10 hour detention
Kinshasa police released Etiènne Tshisekedi after a 10 hour hold following a speech that led to his seizure by soldiers. He said he was ordered to abandon politics and compared methods to Mobutu era police. He spoke to about 300 supporters outside his home.
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Lawmakers Move To Shield Children From Internet Smut
Washington attempts new legislation after Supreme Court struck down the 1996 Communications Decency Act. Parents seek tools to block unsuitable sites, yet filtering software like Cyber Patrol Net Nanny Surfwatch Cybersitter is imperfect and costly. The proposed measures aim to improve access to tools warn sites rate content and set up a helpline for reporting harmful material. The Supreme Court ruling cited First Amendment concerns.
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Mir crew fights to restart power after hull breach
NASA astronaut Michael Foale and two Russians labored in darkness to recharge solar batteries aboard Mir after a cargo ship collision damaged the hull. They used thrusters to face solar wings toward the sun while mission officials weigh a possible internal spacewalk to restore power and oxygen systems.
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House votes on tax cut package in Congress
House Republicans celebrate the 135 billion tax cut bill offering a 500 per child credit under 17, education breaks, capital gains relief, expanded IRAs, and estate tax relief. Debated party divides, liberals call it a boom for the wealthy amid push to shrink federal bureaucracy.
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Convicted rapist remains free awaiting sentencing
STAMFORD Conn Alex Kelly can remain on 1 million bond while he awaits sentencing on a rape conviction a judge ruled Thursday rejecting a prosecutor's argument he would flee again The judge kept his June 12 decision allowing Kelly currently under house arrest with an electronic monitoring bracelet to stay free pending his July 24 sentencing Kelly who was 18 when charged with raping a 16 year old Darien girl and a second rape of a 17 year old Stamford girl fled the country days before jury selection began in 1987 and was an international fugitive for eight years
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Father leaves baby in sun baked car in California tragedy
In Turlock California a 13 month old girl Brianna Lynne Douglas died after eight hours in a car left by her father Darren Rodrigues 29 who faces possible child neglect charges The car interior reached about 108 degrees after doors were opened two hours later. outside temp was 98 degrees authorities say inside could have hit 150 degrees.
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