Court allows cameras in courtrooms in nationwide ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that states may permit television and still photography in criminal trials even if the defendant objects. The decision upholds Florida’s policy and supports ongoing media coverage evolving with technology, while leaving room for defense challenges if coverage prejudices a trial.
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Texas
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Iowa Court
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Gazette
Prairie du Chien Ferry Ticket Eases River Crossing
A note in the paper highlights a $1 ferry ticket for Prairie du Chien and McGregor residents, offering a shorter ride option than driving or crossing river ice on foot. The item appears amid various pages and topics.
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Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Housing market locations in outskirts strain buyers
A comment notes the shortage of affordable houses in outer areas of cities shapes buyer choices. It points to location as the decisive factor in housing difficulty.
Reagan Proclaims Day of Thanks for Hostages Return
President Reagan signed a proclamation urging Americans to observe a day of thanks on Thursday as the freed hostages return home. He noted 53 hostages, eight soldiers who died in the Iran rescue, and the nation’s public service spirit. A White House welcome Tuesday will honor the freed Americans and their families.
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Iowans Embrace Early Spring Warmth Across State
Iowans enjoyed a record warm weekend with Cedar Rapids hitting 61 degrees and Davenport 62, breaking multiple 1944 and 1919 records. Gardens watered, Frisbees flew, and a Des Moines softball team began practice three months early while farmers feared wind erosion and potential drought ahead. Weather may plunge to near 15 degrees with possible snow flurries tonight.
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Lamont
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Newton
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Arlington Sniper Kills Two Boys Near Church Meeting
Richard Ware Tiedemann 33, an LTV engineer, shot by police after ambushing two boys Ralph Shelton 14 and Kevin Curnant 13 en route to Rush Creek Christian Church in Arlington. Shelton died. Curnant wounded. Tiedemann killed by tactical officers after a standoff at his home as authorities recovered the body of the younger boy.
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LTV Corp
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Arlington Community Hospital
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Arlington City
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