Navajo president backs death penalty on reservation
Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr said he supports the death penalty for especially violent murders on the reservation and will hold public hearings on reversing the tribe’s long opposition. He cited depraved crimes and rising Navajo crime as motivation for the move.
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Man Sentenced in Tracking Device Stalking Case
Kenosha Wisconsin man J Paul A Seidler 43 pleaded no contest to stalking after secretly installing a tracking device in his ex girlfriend's car He received nine months in prison and five years probation Prosecutors had urged the plea to end the case Former girlfriend Connie Adams testified Seidler followed her locating her at will and sometimes tailed her car to a restaurant where she met a date.
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Compromise on anti-drug ads in marijuana policy bill
Democrats reach an agreement to limit White House anti-drug advertising as a five year renewal of the ONDCP, blocking ads opposing medical marijuana initiatives while lawmakers consider shifting enforcement funds. John Walters has publicly opposed easing marijuana laws.
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New York Times Editors Quit Over Blair Scandal
Top editors Howell Raines and Gerald Boyd resigned after weeks of turmoil sparked by Jayson Blair fraud coverage. Joseph Lelyveld will return as editor. no interim managing editor named. The paper plans an internal review of policies including sourcing and bylines amid ongoing staff criticism.
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United States to pull troops from Korean DMZ
The United States will withdraw ground troops from the Korean DMZ and relocate them to hub bases south of Seoul as part of a broader realignment. The plan, announced with South Korea, aims to strengthen deterrence, though no withdrawal timetable was given. The move shifts forces from the 8th Army at Camp Red Cloud while maintaining rapid response capability.
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Kennedy Seeks Alumni Link For NYC Public Schools
Caroline Kennedy says she aims to help create an alumni network and arts curriculum as part of her shift to the Office of Strategic Partnerships. She notes a broad willingness from entertainment, business, and alumni groups to engage, with a $1 annual salary. She spoke at an Institute for Student Achievement breakfast.
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Louisiana ships wedding quickie to New Orleans tourists
Baton Rouge moves to accelerate marriage rules by letting non residents wed in New Orleans without the three day wait. The House passed 70 to 23 with amendments limiting quickie weddings to non residents. Senate and Gov. Foster must weigh the measure. Covenant marriage advocate Mitch Landrieu and Tony Perkins push a destination marriage aim amid broader waiting period trends.
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Cougar surprise in Oregon resident home
In Bend Oregon a full grown cougar entered Linda Bertolani’s home Sunday night snatching her 16 year old cat Sebastian. The cougar fled over a fence as police and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived. Sebastian is recovering at home.
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