Indians seize Wounded Knee town in South Dakota standoff
About 200 members of the American Indian Movement seized the town of Wounded Knee on Pine Ridge Reservation and took around 10 residents hostage. FBI said shots were fired at approaching cars and a man reportedly shot himself and was hospitalized.
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House clears no-fault auto bill amid Senate delay
The House Consumer Protection Committee approved a tightened no-fault auto insurance bill despite trial lawyers’ protests, with key changes limiting suits for intangible damages and raising medical expense thresholds. Senate action remains weeks away as leaders defer the issue to next week.
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Nixon signals review of planned domestic cutbacks
At a White House gathering with the National Governors Conference Caspar Weinberger says the administration may adjust social services guidelines and other cutbacks to reflect governors priorities. Frank Carlucci indicates timetable for reducing programs could be softened, with some Republicans voicing concern in private sessions.
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