Tennessee scandal deepens with two suicides amid probe
Gov. Ned McWherter urged a full probe into state government corruption after Tennessee Secretary of State Gentry Crowell shot himself at his Lebanon home amid a federal investigation code named Operation Rocky Top. Earlier, state Rep. Ted Ray Miller killed himself in Knoxville while facing potential indictments for extortion. Federal agents investigate campaign fund raising involving Crowell and former Treasurer Harlan Matthews.
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National Digest Court limits police hotel area eavesdropping
United Press International reports the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court barred police from eavesdropping in crawl spaces under apartments while allowing surveillance from common hotel areas. A Lenox chief’s hours long underfloor eavesdropping yielded suppressed evidence after a 1985 incident. A separate item notes federal Judge Robert Sweet suggesting legalization of cocaine and other drugs, arguing the justice system is overwhelmed by drug cases.
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Shuttle Columbia Christmas mission delayed to December 20
CAPE CANAVERAL FL. The shuttle Columbia's 10 day Christmas flight is delayed at least two days to December 20 due to unfinished pad work. NASA managers hold meetings to reassess timing and aim to reach orbit before Christmas Eve with a three man two woman crew and a satellite launch plan in place.
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Boycott urged on degradable plastic by environmental groups
Six groups urged a consumer boycott of degradable plastics arguing they mislead buyers about solving waste. They warn breakdown may release toxins, hinder recycling, and encourage throwaway habits while failing to protect wildlife or landfill capacity.
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Greenpeace protests Trident 2 launch at sea
Greenpeace activists shadowed the USS Tennessee as a 126000 pound Trident 2 missile was launched submerged off Cape Canaveral. Navy officials called the test a success while Greenpeace said it sought to protest without obstructing the operation.
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Anchorage keeps marijuana laws despite mayoral bid to ban
Anchorage Alaska residents will vote next year after the municipal assembly voted 8 to 1 to keep possession legal citing the 1975 Alaska Supreme Court privacy ruling. The decision upholds adults may possess up to four ounces at home and notes Alaska remains the only state allowing adult possession. Public hearing speakers supported privacy rights over enforcing marijuana laws.
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