Judge approves death penalty for child killer Avila
In Santa Ana California judge William Freeberg upholds a jury verdict and sentences Alejando Avila to death for the kidnapping rape and murder of 5 year old Samantha Runnion. The victim's mother Erin Runnion addressed Avila tearfully condemning his crime.
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Courts Warm Funeral for Samantha as Abduction Billboards Rise
More than 4 000 people attended Samantha's funeral as authorities sought a statewide surge in electronic billboards to flash information about an alleged abduction. Avila grabbed Samantha as she played outside her home.
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NASA set to launch Discovery after two week delay
Space shuttle commander Eileen Collins led her six member crew back to Kennedy Space Center amid renewed hope for a Tuesday liftoff. The delay stemmed from a malfunctioning fuel gauge described as a very elusive problem. Collins stressed that the team aims to do it right rather than focus on the exact launch date.
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Kerry urges release of Roberts papers by White House
Democratic Sen. Kerry urged the White House to publish all documents from John Roberts tenure in two administrations. He cited Reagan Library holdings and the need for full disclosure of Roberts record. Democrats seek access to Florida 2000 activities and other material before Senate hearings begin.
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Judge urges probe into FBI leak to Akron newspaper
A federal judge asked a prosecutor to investigate how two sealed FBI documents leaked to The Plain Dealer about Cleveland City Hall corruption. The paper vows to protect its source amid possible jail risks, while a defense attorney admitted sharing an FBI memo.
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