Nichols verdict marks mixed ruling in Oklahoma City bombing case
Jurors find Terry Nichols guilty on two charges linking him to the deadliest U.S. terror attack but clear him of murder. The panel, after 41 hours across six days, deems the circumstantial evidence insufficient for mass murder. Sentencing phase looms as victims’ relatives react with hollow sorrow.
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Nichols
Tom Kight
Kansas
Dan McKinney
Secret Service
Linda McKinney
Jamie Coverdale
Victim greets Nichols verdict as just in bombing case
Deb bie Eaton Miller, injured in the Oklahoma City blast, says she is glad Terry Nichols was found guilty of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter while noting she did not share the same elation as Timothy McVeigh’s 1995 conviction. Miller, who suffered a concussion, remained skeptical of the timing and impact of the verdict.
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Guymon
Okla
Guyman
Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
Timothy McVeigh
McVeigh
Debbie Eaton Miller
Miller
Alfred E. Murrah Federal Building
Nichols
S. McVeigh
Heavy snow grips panhandle towns across region
The Panhandle endures a third day of snow with 6 inches in Amarillo by 4 p.m. and 81 wrecks reported as slick roads slow commutes. Businesses see busy pizza deliveries while Amarillo International Airport enforces winter procedures to keep runways clear and some flights affected. Weather outlook predicts continued snow and cooler temps into Christmas Day.
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National Weather Service
Amarillo
NWS
Ed Todd
Pizza
Richard McCollum
McCollum
Dallas
Meghan Ewyer
Jansyn Sprathing
Eric Ewyer
Needy family seeks warmth this Christmas in Amarillo
A cold, crowded home near Amarillo faces subfreezing danger as a mother and children rely on towels and a blanket to fend off the chill. The family cannot safely use the gas heater, lacks storage, and fears fire from the old grill. They appeal for donations to the Empty Stocking Fund under the Amarillo Globe-News, with contact Corrine Ewen.
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Amarillo Globe-News
P.O
Amarillo
Texas
Globe-News
S. Harrison St
Holiday travelers warned to prepare for winter driving dangers
Department of Public Safety and American Red Cross advise holiday motorists to inspect batteries, antifreeze, wipers, ignition, heater, brakes, defroster and oil. consider winter tires and keeping half a tank of gas. Check forecasts, plan routes, and avoid long drives alone with a companion to stay alert.
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Department of Public Safety
American Red Cross
Wayne Beighle
Winter driving tips for Texas Panhandle and neighboring states
Road guidance notes frosty conditions across the Texas Panhandle Oklahoma New Mexico Kansas and Colorado outlining phone contacts for updates. Warns frost free windows lights and mirrors. Recommends testing stopping distance and skidding before travel and reducing speed and increasing following distance on icy roads. Bridges freeze first and visibility can be limited so avoid slamming brakes and pump brakes if not anti lock.
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Wnever
Gag order in mad cow suit pits Winfrey against cattle firms
U S District Judge Mary Lou Robinson issued a gag order in the case involving Amarillian Engler and Cactus Feeders Inc against Oprah Winfrey and Harpo Productions Inc plus related cattle interests. The order bars all parties from discussing the action with nonparticipants to prevent tainting the jury pool ahead of a January trial and January 6 pretrial conference.
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Oprah Winfrey
U.S
Mary Lou Robinson
Amarillian
Paul Engler
Cactus Feeders Inc
Texas Beef Group
Perryton Feeders Inc
Maltese Cross Cattle Co
Bravo Cattle Co
Alpha 3 Cattle Co
Dripping Springs Inc
Winfrey
Harpo Productions Inc
Howard Lyman
King World Productions Inc
Ivolves
Robinson
Hew
U.S. District Court Clerk's Office
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