Former U S attorney Claude Harris dies at 54 in Alabama
In Birmingham Claude Harris a six term U S representative for Alabama 7th District died after a lung cancer battle at age 54. He served nearly three decades in public service including appointment as U S attorney in Birmingham by President Clinton and election to Congress in 1986.
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India Battles Plague Panic as Evacuations Begin
Officials warn of a widening plague outbreak with 4059 suspected cases and 58 deaths, mainly in Surat and New Delhi. Qatar evacuates 125 citizens from Bombay, Gulf Air to fly Bahrainis out, while Pakistan and Bangladesh report suspected cases and precautions rise.
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MCI worker charged in large scale phone card scam
Ivy James Lay, an MCI employee, is charged with supplying more than 100000 stolen calling card numbers used to run up over 50 million in long‑distance calls. The Secret Service tied the scheme to an international ring with operations in Los Angeles and other U.S. cities and abroad. An early home seizure yielded six computers and thousands of card numbers. Victims across MCI AT&T Sprint and other carriers may not be billed. customers suspecting misuse should contact their carrier.
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Jurors Told Not to Sell Tales in Simpson Case
Superior Court Judge Lance Ito asks 304 prospective jurors to sign a court order swearing they will not sell stories about the O J Simpson murder case until six months after the trial. Penalties include fines and possible imprisonment.
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Simpson Trial Outlook From Lawyers Survey
Lawyers surveyed by the National Law Journal report 61 percent believe O J Simpson will be acquitted or a hung jury. The poll notes intense media coverage may reduce the trial's fairness, with 78 percent agreeing.
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Deputy accused in Mexico assassination case
Mexican Federal Deputy Manuel Munoz Rocha is sought in the assassination of Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu, a top Mexican politician. Authorities say Munoz plotted to kill Ruiz Massieu over democratic reforms and at least eight others face charges in the conspiracy.
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Farmers defraud U S for millions in aid
The New York Times reports abuse in a federal Agriculture Department aid program. Farmers inflated losses and acreage to receive disaster and crop-loss payments, with investigations covering eight crops in nine states and $92.5 million in questionable aid from 1988 to 1993. One case: a farmer received $200,000 though farm assets cost $138,000.
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Boy's death leads to organ donation for five recipients
In Rome a 7-year-old California boy, Nicholas Green, died from a bullet wound during a robbery in Sicily. Declared brain dead, his parents donated his organs. His heart went to a 15-year-old boy, liver to a 19-year-old woman, kidneys to two children, and pancreas to a diabetic patient in Perugia.
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Talks stall on aid to poor nations
After nearly 12 hours of talks, rich economies failed to reach agreement with poorer nations over IMF aid. Wealthy members defend a $23.4 billion reserve plan while Camdessus calls for more than $52 billion, and the impasse delays decisions until next spring.
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