Nanny Acquitted in Baby's Death in New York
Swiss nanny Olivia Riner, 20, of Wettingen, acquitted of murder and arson in White Plains, New York, in the death of Kristie Fischer whom she cared for about a month. The diaper was doused with paint thinner and set ablaze. the defense said an intruder started the fire.
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Rain pushes Columbia to two-week shuttle flight
Rain in California delayed the Columbia's return forcing a second day in orbit and extending the mission to two weeks. The crew eyed a daylight landing at Edwards Air Force Base, with fuel to last until Sunday if needed.
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Waldheim leaves office as Klestil sworn in Austria
Vienna marks end of Kurt Waldheim’s controversial presidency six years after election amid war crimes allegations. Thomas Klestil, 59, pledges Austria will confront Nazi past and push to join the European Community as it seeks a forward path. He warns against forgetting history.
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National Education Association Opposes Standardized Testing
The NEA backed by 8,500 delegates voted to oppose statewide or national standardized tests and to favor portfolio based assessments. The move marks a reversal from earlier support and comes amid tensions with Education Secretary Lamar Alexander. The convention also endorsed Bill Clinton with a record 88.24 percent of the vote.
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Rambo Horning Calls Cops ‘Dumb’ After Wild Arizona Chase
Phoenix AP Horning the convict who led a 72 week chase across Arizona deserts claims he is a nice guy and the cops are dumb. He says he dodged helicopters and trackers, sat in a hijacked car, and last week was moved to the Florence prison high security unit. He faces 16 felonies in Coconino County and is linked to kidnappings and a Tucson bank robbery after his escape. Police seek extradition in a California killing case tied to the same suspect.
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