Kidnapping suspect charged with rape in New Orleans case
In New Orleans the man linked to the Michigan kidnapping faces an aggravated rape charge after being arraigned on the federal kidnapping count. Interrogations indicate the 11 year old was raped at a motel the day he was caught with the boys. The suspect is held without bond.
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Bus driver says she didn’t see train or hear warnings
Federal investigators said the Fox River Grove school bus driver did not hear warnings or see the express train approaching. The bus remained on the tracks as sensors timed signals allowed only 2 seconds before impact, leaving little escape time despite precautions.
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Grand juror dismissed in Oklahoma City bombing case
Hoppy Heidelberg a 55 year old horse breeder from Blanchard was removed from the federal grand jury after violating secrecy rules claiming prosecutors showed no evidence of a larger conspiracy. He could face six months in contempt. The McVeigh Nichols murder conspiracy case remains pending with potential death penalties.
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Brain sites pinpointed as origin of fight or flight response
Researchers led by Arthur Loewy at Washington University School of Medicine report that a few hundred neurons in the brainstem and central gray matter trigger the fight or flight reaction observed in humans. The study, published in Science, suggests a conserved mechanism across animals.
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Doctors sue abortion foes to curb violence nationwide
Abortion doctors and clinics filed a Portland Ore federal lawsuit seeking at least 200 million in damages against anti abortion groups and individuals. The suit cites a campaign of violence and threats linked to facilities across the United States and names nine defendants and 14 individuals. It follows a Dallas jury award and earlier Chicago and ongoing cases tied to the 1970 racketeering and abortion clinic protection laws.
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Budget bill passage called historic by Iowa lawmakers
Rep. Jim Nussle notes the final passage is anti-climactic yet historic and expects the balanced federal budget to be achieved by 2002. Rep. Leach cites essential spending limits while Grassley backs the GOP-led effort and Harkin warns the reconciliation bill risks rural harm.
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