FBI clears Bluefield in Ellison arrest case
The FBI terminated its inquiry into the Sept 17 1998 arrest of Robert Lamont Ellison in Bluefield finding no evidence of civil rights violations by city officers. The Justice Department letter notes the investigation is closed, though other DOJ actions remain possible. Ellison’s civil suit against the city was settled for 1 million dollars nine months earlier.
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Census 2000 shows minority population shifts nationwide
National headcount figures released Monday reveal Hispanics rose about 58 percent since 1990 reaching 35.31 million, nearly matching non-Hispanic blacks at 35.38 million. The data also shows 2.4 percent of Americans identify with more than one race, highlighting a more diverse population across the United States.
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Saturday Detentions Debut In Tazewell Schools
In Tazewell County Virginia officials trial a Saturday in school program to curb out of school suspensions. Superintendent Don Hodock says the plan targets minor offenses like tardiness while maintaining suspensions for serious crimes. Principal Charles Grindstaff notes teachers welcome more time in class and emphasizes parental cooperation to avoid scheduling conflicts.
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Nasdaq sinks below 2000 as tech rout widens
Nasdaq fell 6.3 percent to 1,923.38, briefly below 2,000 for the first time since 1998, after warnings from Yahoo!, Intel and Cisco. The Dow dropped 436.37 to 10,208.25, extending losses as tech fears spread to blue chips and investors brace for a prolonged downturn.
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