Judge orders 18 year old to practice birth control
Debra Ann Forster of Mesa, age 18, pled guilty to two counts of felony child abuse for leaving her two infant sons alone without food or water for nearly three days. A Maricopa County judge placed her on lifetime probation with a court ordered birth control requirement and weekly contraception reports. The sentence drew sharp criticism from civil liberties lawyers who doubt its appeal viability.
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Bush assails liberal elite over defense policy at West Point
At a lakehurst ceremony Bush denounced a liberal elite he said opposes every new weapon system, arguing peace comes from strength. He also voiced optimism that Panama's Noriega could be removed, despite Shultz saying negotiations failed. He did not name individuals directly.
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Soviet union releases Afghanistan war casualties figures
Moscow announced official losses in the Afghanistan intervention with 13 310 dead and 35 478 wounded among Soviet soldiers as of May 15, the start of withdrawal. General Lizichev disclosed 311 missing in action at a Cairo news conference. Iraq regains ground near Basra in new offensive as Baghdad reports a 15 mile corridor opened east and southeast of the city forcing Iranian retreat to the border.
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Senate edges toward ratification of INF pact before Moscow summit
The INF treaty faces a Senate vote after leaders forged a deal to end a procedural stalemate. Byrd and Dole moved cloture with a 60 vote threshold, aiming for final approval by Friday. Helms conceded defeat while still seeking limited amendments.
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Learjet theft ends in suicide near Denver
A flight mechanic stole a Learjet in Virginia and flew 1600 miles to Denver where he killed himself as authorities approached the plane at Stapleton Airport. Mike Christiansen, 24, was found dead at the controls after a routine landing attempt.
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Court action slams lawn darts with broad federal ban
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to ban most lawn darts due to risk of death or serious injury. The ban could take effect by year end after remaining legal steps are finished.
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Near miss over Atlantic as jets avoid head-on collision
Two jets carrying 286 people narrowly avoided a collision over the Atlantic north of Puerto Rico. Pan Am Flight 217 from New York to Caracas and Trinidad and American Flight 902 from San Juan to Philadelphia were at the same altitude and passed within about 300 feet. FAA and airline officials said the incident is under investigation as a possible air traffic control error.
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