Biden cites U S murder toll to reach record level in 1990
Senate Judiciary Committee projects 23,220 homicides this year, surpassing 1980's record. Biden calls it the bloodiest year in American history, blaming cocaine shortages, rising assault weapon stockpiles, jobless teens, and drug turf wars. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Williams ties 35 percent of city murders to drugs and urges action.
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Exxon Valdez spill blamed on company policies and fatigue
Federal investigators fault Exxon Corp for operating tankers with reduced crews and insufficient rest. They criticized the Coast Guard for not acting sooner. After a 16 month probe, the National Transportation Safety Board planned a formal vote on conclusions and recommendations. Captain Hazelwood left the third mate in command as the vessel neared an ice floe, a decision deemed improper amid fatigue and misreported overtime.
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PTL brothers seek reduced sentences in tax case
In Charlotte AP reports federal judge was asked yesterday to cut prison terms for David and James Taggart, top aides to PTL founder Jim Bakker. They were convicted last year of evading more than $525,000 in income taxes on $1.2 million taken from the television ministry. Judge Robert Potts presided.
Slick oil spill hits Galveston Bay shores
Oil slicks from two barges leaked into Galveston Bay in an incident described as far larger than initial estimates. Authorities reported oil reaching ashore along a stretch up to 15 miles long, with no environmental sensitive areas affected yet. State officials and the Coast Guard discussed the use of oil-eating bacteria on the heavy crude.
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Rapist Returns to Jail on Petty Theft Charge
TAMPA FL AP A man, Singleton age 62, changes plea from innocent to no contest on a misdemeanor petty theft charge. He says he cannot get a fair trial, citing a history of pursuit after his 1987 release from California towns.
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Robberies Worry Williamsburg Tourists In Colonial Area
Two tourists were wounded in a string of robberies in Williamsburg's restored colonial town. Police Maj. Mike Yost said five armed robberies have occurred since May in the historic area and patrols will rise from one to three cruisers in the one square mile zone.
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