Bush urged to pardon drug offenders in Texas
Drug offenders seek pardons by asking Texas Governor Bush to review nonviolent cases. Roseanna Ruiz. Randall Mason, both with drug conviction histories, plan to petition today alongside advocates for broader drug law changes. Robison notes many inmates face harsh records despite similar past choices. Bush has faced questions about past drug use while maintaining a tough stance on offenses. A vigil is planned outside the Governor's Mansion.
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Weather and construction blamed for lower Tri-State Fair crowd
Fair manager Cheri Christensen cited bad weather and ongoing construction of a new activities center for a turnout of 172,647 this year, down from 188,426 in 1998 and 176,876 in 1997. She noted a strong rodeo and demolition derby despite attendance dips across the event days.
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Brothers pulled from Taiwan rubble after 130 hours
Sun Chi-kwang and Sun Chi-feng, 20 and 26, were rescued from a Taipei building after 130 hours buried by the 7.6 quake. Surviving on apples and a game of bridge, they drank their own urine when water ran out as aftershocks battered Taiwan and the death toll topped 2,000.
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Sleep apnea study finds sleep loss rivals drunken driving
Stanford researchers report that people with mild to moderate sleep apnea perform as poorly on reaction tests as individuals who are legally drunk. The study of 80 volunteers and 113 apnea patients showed apnea sufferers fell behind on seven measures, surpassing drinkers on three.
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Kentucky jail disguised as horse farm attracts debate
In Lexington Kentucky authorities opened a 71 million Fayette County Detention Center planned to house 1200 inmates. The jail sits behind a man made hill to resemble a horse farm with a brick main building and turreted cupola. Critics say it should look like what it is while supporters call it an asset benefiting the county.
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