Florida voting rights hearing opens in Tallahassee
At a two day U S Civil Rights Commission hearing in Florida witnesses described polling place intimidation and purges from the voter rolls. A black minister said he was branded a felon and removed from the rolls while a state employee reported being stopped by white troopers near her polling place. The commission will study outdated equipment and language barriers and plans an initial report within 60 days.
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McVeigh misses deadline for new appeal date
Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh let the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline pass to file an appeal while his lawyers consider a new execution date. District Clerk Jim Manspeaker noted no timely filing, but late submissions could arrive by midnight.
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Deadly clots on long flights blamed on stillness not seating
Medical experts say prolonged stillness on long flights raises clot risk, not seat pressure. Reports of fatal deep vein thrombosis after flights spark warnings, with law suits and airline notices under review.
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Israelis and Palestinians resume high level peace talks in Jerusalem
Israel and the Palestinians resumed high level talks late Thursday in Jerusalem as violence eased. Foreign Minister Shlomo Ben-Ami led Israel into negotiations with Yasser Abed Rabbo and Saeb Erekat. A Palestinian aide said the next 72 hours could be decisive.
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