Cleric Denounces Sudden Incident as Media Pushes Omar Abuse
At a Jersey City news conference on Tuesday the cleric Omar Abdel-Rahman denied involvement in the February trade center incident. He condemned any conflict and argued Islam forbids confronting buildings or people. The report links him by association to mosques where followers worshiped.
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Cuomo withdraws name from Supreme Court seat bid
Long Island Newsday reports Gov. Mario Cuomo told President Clinton he would withdraw his name from consideration to fill the seat of retiring Justice Byron White. White plans to retire this summer and Cuomo, 60, has not commented. Links to unnamed sources and unclear reasons are cited.
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Prosecution and Defense Rest in Rodney King Trial
In Los Angeles the prosecution and defense rested in the federal Rodney King beating case after a dramatic finale. Officer Theodore Briseno condemned his co-defendants on the videotaped testimony. Judge Davies prepared jury instructions and set closing arguments for Thursday with the verdict due Friday. The case accuses the officers of civil rights violations tied to the videotaped beating that sparked riots and massive damage. Sergeant Stacey Koon testified again, arguing no blows to Kings head and attributing fractures to a fall.
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Shuttle countdown resumes for Discovery ozone mission
NASA restarts the countdown for space shuttle Discovery for an ozone survey mission after a last second abort caused by a suspected faulty sensor or wiring. Liftoff is rescheduled to 1:29 a.m. EDT Thursday with forecasts predicting good weather.
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Hawking Guests On Star Trek The Next Generation
Scientist Stephen Hawking appears in a holographic poker scene with Brent Spiner as Lt Cmdr Data. Einstein and Newton also join the fantasy game. Hawking teaches at Cambridge University. the segment blends science and sci fi for the season.
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