Parents face first degree murder charge in girl’s overdose death
Boston AP reports the Massachusetts Appeals Court says Carolyn and Michael Riley should be tried for first degree murder in the overdose death of their 4-year-old daughter Rebecca. The court found probable cause for deliberate premeditation and extreme cruelty, overturning a lower court’s second degree ruling.
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Bail Denied for Lawyer in Slaying Case
A Chicago judge denied bail for Frédrick Gortys an attorney charged with the January double murder of Nora Henry 24 and her 10 month old daughter Ava in New York Knicks player Eddy Curry's ex girlfriend and child.
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Bunning apologizes for Ginsburg cancer remark
U S Senator Jim Bunning apologizes for remarks about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her pancreatic cancer saying he did not intend to offend. Ginsburg had a tumor removed earlier this month and has returned to the bench.
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Olmert fires Gaza truce lead negotiator over criticism
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert dismissed top Gaza truce negotiator Amos Gilad for publicly opposing linking a prisoner release to any deal. Gilad criticized the strategy in Maariv, and Olmert cited inappropriate public criticism as the reason for the firing ahead of a potential shift in leadership to Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Prosecutor says no option but to file adult charges against 1 year old
Lawrence County District Attorney John Bongivengo says state law forces adult homicide charges for Jordan Brown though the boy is only one. He asserts premeditation and notes the juvenile system ends at 21, leaving potential rehab questions if moved to juvenile court.
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Regulators unveil revamped plan to stabilize banks
Federal regulators pledge a broader program to bolster the banking system with option to increase government ownership without nationalizing institutions. The move aims to support banks amid the financial crisis and expand the government’s ability to intervene using the bailout funds.
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Sri Lanka rejects Tamil rebels cease-fire plea
In Colombo the government rejected the rebels cease-fire appeal as a final bid to save their skins. The Tamil Tigers, losing key areas in the northeast, warn civilians remain trapped as government forces prepare to seize remaining rebel territory. Balasingham Nadesan's letter to the UN and allies calls for immediate truce and political settlement.
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U.S. Soldiers and Interpreter Killed in Iraq Fight
In Diyala province north of Baghdad an attack killed three U S soldiers and their Iraqi interpreter during combat. The volley follows a Mosul bombing two weeks earlier that killed four Americans and an Iraqi interpreter. AP tallies show over 4250 U S military deaths in Iraq since 2003.
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Coca Cola to Install Vending in Venice
Venice officials announce a five year Coca Cola vending deal worth 2.69 million dollars. Bar owners and local media criticize the plan while Venice, famed for gondolas and flooded streets, draws attention. La Stampa online labeled Coca Cola drinks up Venice.
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