FBI cuts power at Montana Freemen compound amid standoff
The FBI halted electricity at 3 p.m. CDT and flew a low helicopter over the northeastern Montana Freemen ranch as authorities push for peaceful settlement. An armored vehicle presence and a second helicopter were reported near the FBI staging area 35 miles south. Eighteen people remain inside since March 25 after leaders were arrested by ruse.
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Driver awarded 150 million over defective GM door latch
A Lowndes County jury in Alabama awarded Alex Hardy 50 million in compensatory and 100 million in punitive damages after a 1991 crash caused by a defective GM blazer door latch. GM denies liability citing Hardy's alcohol use and lack of seat belt.
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Branstad veto of runaway bill sparks protest
Parents group leaders condemn Governor Branstad after he vetoed a bill to let police take chronic runaway youths to emergency shelters. A candlelight vigil is planned at Greene Square Park at 8 p.m. The measure would have allowed local agencies to create treatment plans for runaways and aimed to reform Iowa's juvenile code. Senator Mary Lundby supported continuing efforts next year.
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Sue Marti
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids native nominated for rear admiral rank
Cedar Rapids native Capt. Richard Naughton has been nominated by President Clinton for promotion to rear admiral. Secretary of Defense William Perry announced the nomination, with Senate confirmation needed. Naughton, 49, a 27 year Navy veteran, previously commanded the nuclear carrier USS Enterprise and now serves in Riyadh monitoring no fly zones over Iraq.
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Supreme Court eases limits on credit card late fees
The court ruled banks may charge late fees based on the state where they are located, not where customers live, potentially allowing higher charges. The decision cites the National Bank Act of 1864 and defining interest to include late fees.
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Los Angeles
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Medicare and Social Security Funds Face Earlier Bankruptcy Dates
The U S government will report that the Medicare trust fund will exhaust in 2001 and the Social Security retirement fund in 2029, one year earlier than prior projections. Officials cite higher hospital use among the 85 plus group and growing deficits prompting renewed political debate over reforms.
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Natives Make Strong Run As Miller 100 Fields Looms
Dudley Fleck Johnny Span and Brad Loney grew up dreaming of Hawkeye Downs Speedway Miller 100 and are set to be top contenders tonight. Council to air riverboat land lease decision. Corbett notes possible rewrite of state school aid formula. Traveler struck by lightning injures Rowley couple as injuries described.
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