Death penalty icon and the danger of single witness proof
Leonard Pitts argues in The Gazette that capital punishment rests on imperfect human judgment. He cites Gary Graham’s execution in Texas based on one witness, questioning the search for perfection in law and urging proof beyond a reasonable doubt to prevent deadly mistakes.
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Texas
Gary Graham
Ules
Graham
Houston
Bernadine Skillern
San Andreas
Leonard Pitts
the Gazette
Leonardpittsamindspring
Gunman Ends Standoff on Santa Monica Pier
A gang suspect fired on officers and held about 15 hostages inside the arcade on Santa Monica Pier. Police and negotiators secured the scene after a five hour standoff while assessing injuries to three officers and several hostages and releasing a number of captives.
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Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica
Calif
San Bernardino County
Gary Gallinot
Playland Arcade
Jose Flores
Gallinot
Oswaldo Amezcua
Amezcua
Ocean
Doctors miss dementia as terminal in end stage care
A JAMA study finds physicians often treat end stage dementia patients for other issues rather than recognizing dementia as terminal. Patients with dementia who are hospitalized for hip fracture or pneumonia face higher mortality, yet invasive tests persist. The report urges living wills and advance care discussions to avoid inappropriate aggressive care.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Don Riesenberg
Binghamton , Veterans Affairs Clinic
Binghamton, N.Y
JAMA
Riesenberg
Gazette Promotes Agriculture Using Soybean Ink
The Gazette highlights agricultural support by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It encourages readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton 4250 Sixth St SW or nearest recycling location.
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the Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
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Collins Community Credit Union
Cremation Society of
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500Th Avenue SE
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