Tornado hits Palatka area damaging homes and facilities
A tornado crossed northern Florida hitting Francis and Palatka then cut a 400 yard path damaging homes a hospital college and church with minor injuries reported. The schools were spared and the storm moved east across the region.
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Iraq Allows Wives to Visit Two Prisoners in Amman
The United States reports Iraq has approved visits by the wives of two imprisoned Americans, David Caliberti and William Barloon, with visas to be issued once the wives reach Amman Jordan. A Polish diplomat remains denied access, drawing State Department criticism as the men suffer health concerns and hope for humanitarian release.
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Navy captain blocked from rear admiral promotion over remarks
Navy Secretary John Dalton will not recommend Capt. Mark Rogers for promotion to rear admiral lower half after an inspector general inquiry found Rogers made sexually inappropriate remarks while deputy director of the White House Military Office. No physical misconduct alleged.
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Supreme Court allows Michigan to prosecute Kevorkian for assisted suicide
The Supreme Court refused Kevorkian's appeal, clearing Michigan to prosecute the pathologist for aiding or assisting suicide in terminally ill patients. He faces murder charges in two deaths and assisted death by own action in three cases, with 21 witnessed reports since 1990. The ruling does not decide the Michigan ban's merits.
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U.S. to Tighten Foreign Aid in Budget Cuts
Washington reports Congress plans to pare the Clinton administration’s 1996 foreign aid package by more than 3 billion dollars as it seeks to shrink the deficit. Bilateral aid and multilateral programs, including World Bank funds, face potential reductions with details due after Congress returns in May.
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Ito chats with irate Simpson jurors in private session
Superior Court Judge Lance Ito held a private meeting with jurors and alternates in the O J Simpson trial to ease tensions amid a revolt over dismissals. Attorneys said no jurors were likely to be dismissed, and officials protected the closed-door talks.
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Bomb Kills Lobby Group Employee in Sacramento
A package bomb exploded inside the California Forestry Association offices in Sacramento killing an employee who opened it. FBI ties blast to the Unabomber case, noting a serial bomber has killed two and injured 23 with 15 mailed bombs over 17 years. An employee retrieved the package outside the one story brick office just after 2 p.m.
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