White House cautions Elian not to be paraded
White House spokesman says Elian Gonzalez should not be exploited or paraded around for anyone after a visit to philanthropist Democrats Smith and Bagley at their Washington home. He avoided commenting on details of the gathering while noting the boy’s custody dispute remains a serious matter.
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Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards convicted on racketeering
Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards was found guilty on 17 racketeering and fraud counts for extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from businessmen seeking riverboat licenses. His son Stephen was convicted on 18 counts. Edwards faces up to 325 years in prison and nearly seven million dollars in fines if all charges are upheld.
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Columbine mourns basketball star dies by suicide
In Columbine Colorado more than 2000 mourners attended the funeral for Greg Barnes a Columbine High School basketball star seen as kind generous and infectious in a 90 minute service at St Frances Cabrini Parish The community notes a pattern of tragedy following last year's shooting rampage with Barnes being the fourth related death.
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South Carolina debates flag's fate
The South Carolina House opened debate on removing the Confederate flag from the Statehouse, proposing relocation to a Confederate monument on Statehouse grounds. Black Democrats oppose the plan, saying the flag would be highly visible near a busy intersection, while Republicans previously resisted. The NAACP backs a tourism boycott until removal.
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