Clinton weighs clemency for Texas death row inmate
President Clinton may delay the execution of Juan Raul Garza until December five weeks before his term ends. Garza is slated for Aug 5 at Terre Haute federal prison. Garza’s attorney Gregory Wiercioch plans to seek commutation to life without parole citing racial disparities in federal death sentences.
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Juan Raul Garza
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West Ravaged by Fires Engulfs U.S. West in Worst Season
The West endures the nation’s worst fire season in a decade with nearly 50 large fires across 700 000 acres. Evacuations rise as smoke prompts health alerts and federal crews from 46 states Canada and abroad are deployed. Fire officials warn the crisis will persist with 36 hour shifts and multilateral cooperation.
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Boise
Texas
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Mexico
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United States
Jim Lyons
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