Finnish school shooter case linked via online chats
Ditton Cossey informed his attorney that his Finnish online friend known as sturmegeisty9 shared an interest in the Columbine killings and violent videos. Cossey, 14, was arrested in October for allegedly planning an attack at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School near Philadelphia, though the assault did not occur.
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Congress stalls on generic drugs amid heavy lobbying
Washington AP reports the push to speed cheaper generics is stalled as drug industry lobbying shapes the debate. The Senate bill bars reverse payments where brand firms pay generics to delay entry. PhRMA led lobbying with 19.5 million in-house spend, plus other industry groups and firms like Bayer, Pfizer, Teva. Senate sponsor Kohl says a vote would pressure lawmakers to protect consumers.
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Blacks face rising pessimism on racial progress study shows
A Pew Research Center survey finds blacks increasingly pessimistic about racial progress and personal prospects, with only 20 percent saying life is better than five years ago and 44 percent expecting improvement, while whites view gains more favorably. The report ties attitudes to post Katrina tensions and the Jena Six case, noting long term income gaps and shifting views on affirmative action.
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Louisiana lawmaker calls activist Buckwheat in runoff race
White State Rep. Carla Blanchard Carter faced NAACP pressure after calling black civil rights veteran Hazel Boykin Buckwheat during a campaign outreach. Boykin and her son Jerome urged voters to oppose Carter, who apologized yet faced calls to drop out as the runoff with Republican Joe Harrison approached.
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Strategic Bridge Lesson in a Notrump Battle
In a three notrump contract with East West vulnerable, declarer can be forced to go down if he ducks the opening spade lead. By rising with the ace in dummy on trick one the contract is safe, while ducking allows West to gain the lead and force defeat. Tomorrow: Different strokes.
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Sudoku Solution in Next Edition
A number placing puzzle 9x9 grid returns in the upcoming edition. Players fill digits 1 through 9 so each row column and 3x3 box holds each number once. The concept shows Sudoku difficulty rising from Monday to Saturday.
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