Judge seeks trial this year in Jackson case
Santa Maria California AP The Jackson child molestation case moves toward a year trial this year with December as a possible start. Judge Rod ney Melville delays a preliminary hearing date to April 2 and reviews gag order exceptions and sealed search documents as defense teams review 400 pages of evidence.
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Federal agency halts releasing gun dealer records
The ATF will no longer release records tracing gun sources used in crimes and will purge background check data quickly. Law enforcement access remains, but FOIA requests by AP and others were denied. The change, urged by Rep. Todd Tiahrt, passed in a large spending bill approved by Congress.
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NASA boosts Mars rovers data link to Odyssey relay
NASA upgrades the Spirit and Opportunity rovers to about 256000 bits per second via the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter improving data and image transfer speeds. Opportunity delays a planned 380 foot drive as it failed to stow its robotic arm, delaying operations.
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California prison system faces mounting crisis
Inmate Ronald Herrera died on Feb 1 at Corcoran State Prison after reportedly pulling his dialysis shunt as guards allegedly did not intervene. The case highlights a broader crisis with alleged guard misconduct, inmate suicides, and systemic abuse amid state investigations and a federal monitor.
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