FTC probes finds violent products marketed to kids
The FTC draft report accuses movie studios, record companies and video game firms of marketing violent entertainment to children while labeling material inappropriate for youth. It cites ads for violent R rated films during teen‑leaning shows and games pitched to mature audiences in teen magazines. The investigation reviewed internal docs showing violence attracts buyers, prompting Senate hearings and potential testimony by Lieberman as Clinton’s order spurred the probe.
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Connecticut gunman kills three before death by own hand
Gunman Mark Cote, 29, killed three people including firefighter Jamie Quinones, 38, then shot himself in Waterbury. Victims included a neighbor and the ex girlfriend’s mother. motive unclear though domestic links were noted. Police say Cote had two handguns and knew all victims.
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Bitterroot Mussigbrod fires form nation’s largest complex
In Montana the Bitterroot Valley and Mussigbrod fires cover about 247000 acres after lightning sparked on July 31. A red flag weekend forecast warns of dry thunderstorms and wind while 13,000 firefighters tackle 82 fires nationwide. Evacuation plans were prepared for Prosser and Mabton in Washington as fires threaten small towns.
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