Killer's petition denied in abortion doctor murder case
In Wichita Kansas a judge dismissed Scott Roeders habeas corpus petition seeking release and challenging jail conditions. Roeder was convicted for killing Dr George Tiller in May 2009 inside the church foyer where he served as an usher.
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Rights group urges probe into killings tied to Jamaica drug hunt
Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into claims security forces killed civilians in last week’s street clashes. Americas director cited credible local reports that some of 78 civilian deaths may be extrajudicial. In Morgantown a moon rock fragment allegedly linked to Apollo 17 was identified.
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U S admits queen s birthday blunder
Washington officials admit a diplomatic misstep after the State Department sent birthday greetings to Queen Elizabeth II a week early. Secretary Hillary Clinton marked the queen s 84th birthday and the special relationship in a premature message.
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West Virginia urges testing after hepatitis B outbreak
Health officials urge nearly 2,000 people across five states and Washington DC to get tested after five individuals linked to a free West Virginia dental clinic contracted hepatitis B. Letters are being sent across West Virginia Virginia North Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania and DC.
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Obama sees progress in Gulf spill response during third tour
President Obama visits Kenner and Grand Isle Louisiana to assess BP leak containment amid calls for faster action. He warns against advertising and dividend spending while fishermen and small businesses suffer, and meets officials including Coast Guard Adm. Allen and governors.
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Afghan jirga backs peace talks with Taliban
A 1500 delegate Afghan jirga in Kabul urged engagement with Taliban to end nine years of war. It endorses peace talks though top leaders demand foreign troop withdrawal, while the united states favors lower level talks and demands Taliban ties to al Qaida be severed.
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Kagan Abortions and Assisted Death Views Revealed in Files
Newly released Clinton Library records show Elena Kagan defending a late term abortion exception and labeling assisted death by own action as a "fairly terrible idea" in 1998 notes. The memos reveal a pragmatic approach during debates over abortion limits and end of life issues.
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