Fire Fatal to Five Children as Mothers Face Manslaughter Charge
In Yazoo City a early morning house fire killed five of six children aged 1 1/2 to 10 while mothers were out at a nightclub. Lara Bell and Eugenia Bell are charged with five counts of negligent manslaughter and one count of felony child neglect. A 9-year-old boy survived after trying to break a window. The cause remains under investigation.
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Magician in critical condition after Las Vegas attack
Las Vegas reports tiger attack injures famed magician Elie Horn of Siegfried and Roy. The Mirage seeks replacement plans as Horn remains in critical condition with neck wound. officials say signs of improvement appeared before Sunday night assessment.
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Nuclear labs vulnerable to attack report
Vanity Fair reports lax security at the nations nuclear weapons labs. Former official Rich Levernier cites repeated drill failures at Los Alamos and other facilities, with intruders reportedly obtaining plutonium in tests. Security knew drill dates months in advance.
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Court finds mother guilty of contributing to death by own action
MERIDEN Conn A woman was found guilty on one count of risk of injury to a minor for creating a filthy home that prosecutors said prevented J Daniel Coes from improving his hygiene The 12 year old hanged himself after being bullied at school over his bad breath and body odor Scruggs 52 faces up to 10 years in prison The jury cleared a second charge accusing her of failing to provide proper medical or psychological care and acquitted her on a cruelty charge Experts say the case is among the first where a parent was charged with contributing to a child death by her actions
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China poised for historic first manned space flight
Beijing plans a Shenzhou mission with taikonauts aboard the 8 ton capsule based on Soyuz design. Officials keep date and details secret while state media hints at a possible launch after Friday. The program aims to showcase economic progress and national pride despite questions over cost and transparency.
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Syrians tidy area hit by Israeli air raid near camp
Villagers in Al-Dreij Syria cleaned rubble from homes after an Israeli bombing raid on a camp described as a former Islamic Jihad training base. Residents said the camp was abandoned years earlier and found parts of rifles. authorities noted the site was off limits.
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Kwan Reaches Broadway via Times Square Billboard Campaign
Michelle Kwan will appear on a Times Square billboard as part of The Foundation for a Better Life Pass It On campaign promoting positive values. The five time world champion and Olympic medalist joins a Kermit the Frog display in a bid to inspire passersby.
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Parrot dispute spurs court deposition request in Virginia
David DeGroff sues Nina Weaver claiming the 11 year old African gray Loulou is his lost bird. He seeks to depose the parrot in court and $15,000 for pain and suffering if confirmed. The case centers on Loulou’s vocalizations including The Andy Griffith Show theme.
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