New York Times investigates Blair fraud and resigns
The New York Times says former reporter Jayson Blair committed frequent acts of journalistic fraud including theft of material, invented quotes and lying about whereabouts. The review found problems in 36 of 73 Blair articles from late October to his May 1 resignation.
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Southeast Houston rail line wins federal approval
Federal regulators approved an 13 mile rail line through southeast Houston called Clear Lake with unanimous STB support for an 85 million project. Supporters say it spurs competition and cuts transport costs for Bayport chemical firms, while opponents raise safety and community impact concerns near schools and residential areas. The ruling may be appealed with a 30 day wait before final effect.
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Camouflage Gunman Kills Student At Case Western Reserve
Biswanath Halder, 52, a former plaintiff in a suit against a university employee, fired hundreds of rounds in the Peter B. Lewis Building at Case Western Reserve University during a seven hour standoff. Ninety three people were trapped as Halder wore a vest helmet and wig, and a gunshot wounded him.
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Mother charged in deaths of her children
Deanna Laney of New Chapel Hill Texas was charged with capital murder and aggravated assault after a 911 call she made claiming to have killed her two sons aged 8 and 6. A 14 month old boy was injured and hospitalized while the two bodies were found outside the home.
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Multnomah County Seeks Klingon English Interpreter
Oregon county in Portland seeks a fluent Klingon interpreter for mental health patients as part of its language access program. Officials say some patients speak only Klingon, a constructed language from Star Trek, prompting new linguistic requirements and a Klingon English interpreter option.
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