Bowden reprieve halts execution for mental competency review
A mentally impaired Georgia inmate Jerome Bowden won a 90 day reprieve eight hours before scheduled execution to allow psychiatric evaluation. Bowden, 33, was convicted of the 1976 murder of Kathryn Stryker during a Columbus robbery. his IQ was reportedly 59 as noted by his attorneys.
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Excedrin pulled after cyanide found in capsules
AUBURN Wash AP The maker of Extra Strength Excedrin asked stores nationwide to stop selling them after authorities confirmed cyanide in capsules found in the home of Sue Snow 40 a bank manager who died later that day Officials say Excedrin was pulled from about 50 stores in the Auburn area after Mayor Roegner declared a public emergency. The Green River case added another victim identified as 19 year old Kimberly L Nelson in Milwaukee AP a 22 year old man and a teen were jailed as police pursued charges for a playground shooting killing one and wounding three others. The incident occurred after youths crossed a basketball court during a game.
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Rehnquist Lone Ranger conservatism and Scalia rise described
Washington AP reports William H. Rehnquist named by President Reagan as the 16th chief justice, noted for conservative rulings and potential Senate confirmation. The piece also profiles Antonin Scalia, a Reagan nominee for the Supreme Court, highlighting his Italian American roots, Georgetown and Harvard credentials, and teaching career.
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Burger's intense Quiet Force Shapes Court and Policy
Washington AP profile of Warren Burger shows a 78 year old chief justice who stayed aloof yet drove behind the scenes work as he neared retirement after 17 years. He clocked long weeks, pressed for reforms, lobbied on key issues, and even clashed with lawmakers while guiding court and Nixon tapes battles.
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