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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2004
Page
3
Gov. Joe Kernan spared Darnell Williams from death by injection after a parole board recommendation cited questions about guilt and fairness because a mentally retarded accomplice received a life sentence.
Four people died and three were wounded at the ConAgra Foods Inc. meatpacking plant in Kansas City Kansas after a disgruntled employee opened fire in the cafeteria and then killed himself. Police and company officials said the shooter was an employee. several employees were held for questioning and relatives gathered outside awaiting word. The incident follows a similar case in Missouri a year ago.
The Gazette reports Nebraska delegates backed Sen. John Edwards as Kerry’s running mate at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Iowa neighbor delegates showed similar leanings with Edwards leading, while Wesley Clark, Sam Nunn and others received fewer votes. Odds from Political Oddsmaker put Edwards at about 20 percent, with other contenders trailing.
Scientists from the US Britain and Kenya report partial skull remains from Olorgesailie Kenya dated over 900000 years ago. The brow ridge and ear region hint at Homo erectus traits, but it is unclear if they represent a new species or pre human, highlighting a gap in the African fossil record.
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