Rebels Press Monrovia Amid Civilian Slayings and Blockade
In Monrovia government troops killed civilians and dumped bodies at sea as rebels pressed toward central Monrovia and President Samuel Doe held out in his mansion. Witnesses say civilians from homes hospitals and lodgings were shot or macheted, with many Gio and Mano suspected of aiding rebels. Separately Tropical Storm Arthur unleashed heavy rains on Haiti and moved toward Jamaica, with winds near 40 mph and watches lifted for Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
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Monrovia
Liberia
Samuel Doe
Doe
Mamba Point
Miami
Arthur
Haiti
Jamaica
National Hurricane Center
Coral Gay
Kingston
Puerto Rico
Isiand
Hispaniola
Dominican Republic
FBI Assault Force Targets Black Leaders in Sting Claims
Washington report details an FBI unit accused of targeting Andrew Young Julian Bond and other black figures for undercover stings as defense closes in on Marion Barry drug case. Barry’s lawyer cites agent Ronald Stern’s Jan 18 operation videotaped Barry with crack cocaine. The defense argues Stern once planned stings on Bond and Young in Atlanta. Port Arthur Texas tale follows about Henry Holcomb 62 finding cash rather than ham in a sandwich bag worth over 200 dollars.
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Washington
FBI
Andrew Young
Julian Bond
Marion Barry
Barry
Ronald Stern
Stern
R. Kenneth Mundy
Atlanta
Mundy
Port Arthur
Texas
Henry Holcomb
Cas Holcomb
Mary Ann de Marco
Kmart
Holcomb
Roemer faces veto decision on strict Louisiana abortion bill
Rep. Woody Jenkins says Roemer will decide soon after planning a news conference. The measure would jail doctors for up to 10 years with fines up to 100,000 dollars, includes rape and incest exceptions, and targets the 1973 Supreme Court ruling. Lawmakers may attempt a veto override by mail if Roemer vetoes or allows it to become law.
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Baton Rouge
Buddy Roemer
Woody Jenkins
D-Baton Rouge
Associated Press
Louisiana Broadcast Association
Roemer
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Who Is Covered Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
The act protects anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major activity such as caring for oneself walking seeing hearing speaking breathing learning or working. It also covers people with a history of disability and those perceived as disabled including AIDS patients though some exclusions apply current drug use and certain disorders.
Woman Contracts AIDS From Dentist Says CDC Report Premature
The ADA criticized a CDC report claiming a patient contracted AIDS from a dentist during a two molar extraction as premature and possibly alarming. The CDC noted the dentist had AIDS and wore protective gear, while the ADA urged caution before implying dental offices are high risk.
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CDC
Atlanta
American Dental Association
Centers For Disease Control
Enid Neidle
ADA
Harold Jaffe
Newton Residents Split Over Barney Frank After Censure
In Newton Massachusetts voters express mixed views on Representative Barney Frank after his 408 to 108 reprimand for past dealings with a male prostitute. Some constituents praise his service while others call for stronger action or continued scrutiny.
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Newton
Mass
Capitol Hill
Barney Frank
Frank
Souter Maintains Calm As Confirmation Scrutiny Grows
Judge David Souter shows steady composure in the first week as Bush’s Supreme Court nominee. Reporters press about his wardrobe and bachelor status while Senator Rudman defends him as a normal 60 year old with no marriage.
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Washington
David Souter
Bush
Supreme Court
Souter
Senate
Warren Rudman
R-N.h
Rudman
Castro laments U S obsession as Cuba faces isolation
Fidel Castro decries what he calls a sick obsession by President Bush with Cuba during a 2 hour 45 minute speech marking the revolution anniversary. He urged Americans to send boats for refugees, denounced Spain, and announced canceling a 2.5 million euro aid program amid rising tensions.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
United States
Bush
Cuba
Castro
Revolutionary Plaza
Florida
Spain
Warnings Don't Protect From Suits
New Jersey Supreme Court rules health warnings on cigarette packs do not shield tobacco companies from liability lawsuits by smokers. The decision allows Claire Dewey of Wyckoff to continue a 1982 suit over her husband Wilfred’s lung cancer death, involving brands Camels Tareytons and Viceroys. Reynolds and other makers criticized the ruling as contrary to broader appellate rulings.
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Trenton
N.J
State Supreme Court
Congress
Claire Dewey
Wyckoff
Wilfred
Dewey
Reynolds Tobacco Co
American Brands
Brown, & Williamson Tobacco Corp
Reynolds
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Federal Courts of Appeal
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Aken
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Brookline
George Fattell
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Nicole Tufo
Bader
Edward G. English
Peope
English
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America
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