Internet gambling sparks moral questions in Congress battle
Rep. Jim Leach proposes banning credit card and electronic gambling online while critics raise freedom and consistency concerns. The piece notes online betting’s potential for money laundering and calls for licensing and taxation as an alternative to prohibition. Mike Deupree signs off with contact details and column schedule.
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Supreme Court bars federal rape suits under VAWA
The court, by 5-4, ruled rape victims cannot sue their attackers in federal court and that Congress cannot extend VAWA remedies. responsibility rests with states, prompting criticism from NOW advocates and defense attorneys who called the decision a blow to women’s rights and the rule of law.
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Woman killed by bomb collar in kidnapping demand
In Boyaca Colombia, four men abducted Elvia Cortez from a farm and placed a 3 inch explosive collar around her neck. While technicians tried to deactivate it, the device detonated at about 1 pm killing Cortez and a bomb technician. Three soldiers were wounded.
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Ron
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The Gazette Encourages Recycling of Newspapers
The Gazette promotes future agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop off newspapers for recycling at City Carton on 4250 Sixth St SW or at the nearest location.
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Four Palestinians Die in West Bank Clashes
In Ramallah and across the West Bank, protests turned violent as Israeli troops clashed with Palestinian police. Four Palestinians were killed and more than 330 injured amid escalating confrontations that disrupted the region.
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Israeli snipers seize Palestinian hotel as West Bank clashes erupt
At a West Bank junction Israeli snipers took over a Palestinian hotel trapping nine Americans in the lobby. Palestinian gunmen attacked Joseph's Tomb in Nablus as clashes widened with Israeli forces. Palestinian police dispersal ended the confrontation, but two Palestinian demonstrators and two policemen were killed and about 337 people injured.
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Joseph's Tomb
Nablus
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