Two Mobsters Killed After FBI Gun Battle Near Miami
Two suspected robbers described as vicious criminals died after a fierce shootout with FBI agents in suburban Miami. The men Platt 32 and Matix 35 had no criminal records, were linked to armored car robberies, and may have ties to other violent crimes. The eight agents involved faced heavy gunfire, with two agents killed and five wounded in the exchange.
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Jury urges third death sentence for Coleman killer
A Lake County jury recommends the death penalty for Alton Coleman, a three time convicted murderer, for the strangling of 7 year old Tamika Turks of Gary. Judge Maroc set a May 2 sentencing date and will decide the final penalty. Coleman, 30, from Illinois, faced additional charges from a seven week crime spree across six Midwest states.
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Thousands march in Minnesota town to back Hormel strike
Thousands of Hormel strike supporters from 19 states marched through Austin Minnesota to back Local P-9 of the UFCW in a protest after a plant clash left 17 arrested and eight officers injured. Speakers from unions and actors like David Soul urged solidarity and a boycott of Hormel products as Jesse Jackson planned to meet company and union leaders.
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Admiral sees U S role in modernizing China navy
Admiral James Watkins disclosed talks among U S Navy experts on helping modernize the Chinese navy during his visit to Peking. He noted optimism for a U S port visit and described ongoing exchanges on use of American anti submarine gear and engines. He called the F 8 sale a landmark that could usher further tech transfers.
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China
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Student OK after nine story dorm fall at UC Berkeley
A University of California student fell nine stories from a dormitory window onto a parked car but suffered only minor injuries. Michael McGuinness, 19, of Davis, had cuts and bruises with no fractures and is being treated at Herrick Hospital. Police investigate how the fall occurred as Abe Totah recalls a loud thud and seeing McGuinness conscious with some blood on his shoulder.
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