Mandrell and Reynolds Lead 8th People's Choice Awards
Barbara Mandrell and Burt Reynolds won top honors at the eighth annual People's Choice Awards. Mandrell earned three awards including favorite female musical and television performer, while Reynolds was a double winner as favorite motion picture actor. Other winners included Kenny Rogers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Hill Street Blues, Private Benjamin, Endless Love, and M A S H.
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Three young girls found dead in Kansas City trash bags
In Kansas City a woman overdosed and police found three girls ages 1, 2, and 3 stuffed in bags in two bedrooms. All three deaths are classified as homicides by suffocation. Cheryl Rogers, 23, received treatment for a drug overdose. The case remains under investigation.
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Bahamas strike ends after government intervention
A one day Bahamas strike crippled tourism as thousands walked out in sympathy at Bahamas Telecommunications. The action disrupted phone taxi and some airline schedules, marking the largest protest in 24 years. Workers will return to jobs after PM mediation. In Nicaragua the government signaled readiness to talk with the United States on all issues. Oil ministers in Vienna face a potential price reduction to curb a world oil glut.
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Republicans Eye Deep Cuts to Social Security Increases
Top Senate Republicans discuss a two thirds cut in cost of living adjustments for Social Security and other benefits to cut deficits in Reagan’s budget. Officials note no final decision yet as Baker and Stevens express reservations and potential pay cuts for Congress enter private talks. Aimed at trimming inflation-linked boosts, the plan faces political risk ahead of the fall elections.
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Courtroom Shooting Kills Lawyer and Client in Toronto
A man identified as Kuldip Singh Samra opened fire in a Toronto courtroom after losing a case. Lawyer Oscar Fonseca died, his client Sarjinder Bains, 31, died later, and another man was wounded. Police noted the incident prompted debates on courtroom security and electronic safeguards.
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