Bush taps Dick Cheney to head VP selection team
President hopeful George W. Bush chose former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney on Tuesday to lead his vice presidential search. Bush said Cheney’s judgment and character make him the best person to help pick a running mate who can be president, emphasizing a partner who shares his governing philosophy.
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Hawaii Backs Medical Marijuana Through Legislature
Hawaii Senate approves a 4 bill allowing patients with AIDS cancer and other illnesses to legally smoke marijuana with doctor certification and annual state safety registering. The measure, approved 15 to 10, goes to Governor Cayetano who may veto it, making Hawaii the eighth state to legalize medical cannabis via legislation.
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Little Havana strikes over Elian Gonzalez case
Cuban-Americans called a general strike in Little Havana shutting down most businesses while cars honked and flags waved. Protests remained largely peaceful with some arrests as activists planned a Washington march and a Miami demo to honor the boy’s fate. Major employers reported no staff shortages.
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Reno defends raid in talks with senators
In a closed session with 13 senators, Attorney General Reno faced Republican criticism over the pre dawn Miami raid to reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father. Democrats praised her but GOP members pressed for more answers as looming Judiciary Committee hearings are planned. Elian and family moved to a Maryland estate while four Cuban playmates are arranged to visit him for about two weeks.
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D C suspect arrested for zoo shootings
A 16 year old boy was arrested in Northeast Washington and charged with assault with intent to kill after seven youths were shot at the National Zoo during a crowd filled celebration. A shotgun was found at the scene and officials planned to seek adult charges. The most severely injured 11 year old was not brain dead per later updates.
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Racial Gap Leaps in Juvenile Justice Accountability
A civil rights report finds Black youth are disproportionately referred to juvenile court, detained, tried as adults, and jailed with adults, even with similar crimes and no prior records. The study cites data showing Blacks are 15 percent of youths under 18 but 33 percent of formal juvenile processing and 40 percent of those sent to adult court. It urges states to end incarcerating youths with adults and highlights minority overrepresentation in adult confinement.
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Paltrow sued over rental car crash in West Hollywood
The suit claims Gwyneth Paltrow caused a collision with a rental car on April 24 1999 in West Hollywood injuring two people Veronica Cabello and H Jorge Arauz seek unspecified medical damages. Midway Rent A Car is named. The plaintiffs provided few details about injuries while attorney James Earle noted permanent injuries were claimed.
Star Couple Rumors Hit Daily News Headlines
New York Daily News reports Matt Damon and Winona Ryder may have ended their relationship amid rumors of a fling with Mark Wahlberg. Damon allegedly seen with Penelope Cruz while reps deny any status changes. Also notes birthdays for Burnett, Williams, Rydell, Wright, Taylor, Chen, and T-Boz.
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