Death penalty sought in Susan Smith murder case
A South Carolina prosecutor plans to seek the death penalty against Susan Smith, accused of drowning her two young sons Michael and Alex. The court hearing today will address arraignment and capital punishment decision following a written confession and recovered bodies in John D. Long Lake near Union.
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Chechens repel Russians in Grozny palace fight
Chechen militants in Grozny's presidential palace beat back Russian forces in hand to hand fighting for a second day. Russian officials say they still control many blocks as the siege drags on. President Dudayev's son reportedly died defending the city.
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Congestive heart failure rate rises sharply nationwide
The American Heart Association reports that congestive heart failure cases doubled from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, fueling 822000 hospitalizations in 1992 and costing about 40 billion dollars yearly. The condition remains the leading hospitalization cause for those over 65 and prompts calls for intensified research.
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Farmers split on legislation despite many farming lawmakers
In Des Moines the Iowa General Assembly includes 29 House members and 19 senators listing farming as their occupation, nearly one third of lawmakers. Yet farmers expect internal splits over key issues such as regulation of livestock feeding operations and environmental impacts as ownership structures shift and specialization grows.
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49ers Favored In Super Bowl Showdown
The San Francisco 49ers were named 17 percent favorites to beat the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XLVI. The opening margin set a new record for such games and details appear on page 10.
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HBO Sweeps CableACE Awards With 23 Honors
Home Box Office dominated the CableACE Awards winning 23 honors for cable TV excellence. The Larry Sanders Show led wins with four awards, while A&E trailed in second place. Details on page 6A.
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King Family Moves to Market MLK Memory
Heirs to Martin Luther King Jr pursue an interactive museum and Graceland trips for marketing tips amid licensing efforts led by Atlanta firm Intellec. Experts warn against trivializing King’s legacy while aiming to control message and profit.
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Dexter King in talks over Elvis image rights plans
Dexter King head of the King Center in Atlanta has met twice with Elvis image caretakers amid a public dispute with the National Park Service over competing tourist attraction plans in Atlanta. The Wall Street Journal said King also discussed a possible motion picture, video projects and merchandising with Turner Broadcasting System.
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