Karadzic aide pleads innocent at war crimes tribunal
Momeilo Krajisnik, senior Bosnian war crimes suspect, pleads not guilty before the UN tribunal in The Hague. He faces charges of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, alleging involvement in mass civilian killings during 1992 to 1995.
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Eighth grader arrested after four pistols found at school
In Santa Fe Texas an AP report says a 13 year old boy was arrested after a teacher received a tip that four handguns were hidden in a gym bag brought to a junior high class. The bag held a .38 caliber pistol a .380 pistol a .22 pistol and a 9 mm pistol three were loaded. The student overheard a discussion about the weapons and alerted staff. The motive was unknown and the boy remained in custody at Galveston County town south of Houston.
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Serb wounded in shoot out at Kosovo clash
In Gracanica Yugoslavia a Serb was wounded in a clash between NATO peacekeepers and Serbs wielding weapons. Aleksandar Vidojevic said violence could push moderate Serbs to rethink participation in the interim U.N. led government though for now they plan to stay involved. He noted threats to Kosovo's dwindling Serb minority amid Albanian dominance.
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Clinton Edges Ahead in New York Senate Poll
New York CBS News New York Times poll shows Hillary Clinton at 49 percent versus Rudolph Giuliani at 41 with 7 percent undecided. Giuliani campaigns deny ads caused any poll slip after Dorismond shooting that affected his public support.
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Teen killer again sentenced to death in New London case
In New London Connecticut jurors after nine days deliberated again recommended the death penalty for Michael Ross 40 convicted of killing four teenage girls in the 1960s The defense argued a psychological disorder sexual sadism as mitigating factors and the prosecutor praised the jury while noting he would not comment on appeals The jurors left court without comment
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Gingrich divorce final after 18 years
Marianne Gingrich attended court for routine questions as the divorce from Newt Gingrich becomes final. The former House speaker was not present, and terms were not made public.
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Evacuees endure shelter life as Mount Usu threat grows
In Hokkaido, Japan, thousands shelter from Mount Usu's eruption threat as lava dome swells and officials warn a major eruption could come within two weeks. Evacuees like 15 year old Saya Kikuta describe sleepless nights in crowded shelters while experts monitor gas, debris, and ongoing activity.
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Fraud suspected in Peru elections as Fujimori fights runoff
In Lima, President Alberto Fujimori faces fraud accusations as he seeks a third term. Analysts warn a runoff could oust him if he fails to win a first round majority. Polls show challenger Alejandro Toledo gaining on him while Washington urges a prompt probe into forged signatures claimed to aid Fujimori’s candidacy.
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State DJJ official pushes faster assault investigations
Columbia South Carolina youth prisons push a new system to speed investigations of assault allegations. Inspector General Jerry Adger, a former SWAT member, told a federal judge that backlog of nearly 500 cases should be cleared quickly and that assaults, including sexual assaults, must be reported within two hours and investigations begun immediately with a 30 day completion target.
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Dee Snider backs Al Gore in 1985 music labeling clash
Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider says he plans to vote for Al Gore, despite prior clashes with the Gore family over the Parents Music Resource Center. He praises Gore as environmental and pro‑abortion rights, noting broader political battles and the era’s music label debate sparked by a 1985 Senate hearing led by then Senator Gore.
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Retired SC educator pleads guilty in district embezzlement case
Moncks Corner SC A former middle school principal Ellison Lawson Jr 53 pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy official misconduct and receiving stolen goods in a Sumter School District 17 embezzlement probe that involved about 2 million over 10 years Nine others remain charged and the first trial is set for next month Prosecutors say Lawson used district funds given by Joe Klein Jr to fund gambling trips and cruises while offering to cooperate in exchange for dropping one count and restitution of about 70000.
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Cotton fraud case leaves Georgia farmers asking why
About 100 farmers in Georgia and South Carolina lost roughly 5 million dollars in cotton to broker David Prosser. Prosser pleaded guilty to 32 of 84 counts of mail and wire fraud and money laundering, admitting he sold cotton without authority and used futures to hide losses. Victims like Loyd and De Strickland seek answers and closure as a presentence investigation proceeds.
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