Tax refunds reach record highs this spring nationwide
Americans received nearly 150 billion in tax refunds with an average of about 1,900 dollars. The Internal Revenue Service reported 77 million refunds processed through April 19, a new record, and 36.5 million direct deposits. The Bush tax cut boosted averages to 1,937 dollars, up 13 percent, with broad rate reductions and a 100 dollar child tax credit increase for middle-class families.
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Federal judge signals ruling on federal death penalty
U S District Judge Jed S Rakoff said he is prepared to strike down the federal death penalty citing wrongful convictions and post conviction DNA exonerations. He gave the government a final chance to argue before a ruling after May 31, noting that executions of potentially innocent inmates would violate constitutional guarantees. The decision would not affect state death penalty laws.
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Anthrax traces found at Wallingford sorting facility
Traces of anthrax were detected on the ceiling of the Wallingford postal sorting center where earlier samples showed contamination. About 3 million spores were found in the complex last year tied to the Ottilie Lundgren death from inhalation anthrax in Oxford. Prosecutors seek death for David Westerfield in the Danielle van Dam case. trial set for May 17.
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Fuller's promised statement after Rome abuse meeting
U S cardinals returned from Rome to address Catholics about a two day meeting with the pope on sex abuse. Cardinal McCarrick and Bishop Gregory urged a clear zero tolerance policy and a nationwide reporting system, while Bevilacqua pushed for unified procedures. Massachusetts Senate approved clergy reporting of past abuse. Ohio diocese relieved a priest in 1999. Las Vegas priest denied charges involving teens.
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Dozens Injured In 10 Story Building Explosion In Manhattan
A blast at 121 W 19th St in Manhattan injured up to 50 people as glass and rubble sprayed a quiet block. Firefighters fought the blaze with more than 100 crews on scene while authorities said it appeared nonterrorist. power was cut to two buildings and voluntary evacuations followed.
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Alabama shifts to lethal injection as primary execution method
Gov Don Siegelman signed a law making lethal injection the main method of execution in Alabama starting July 1, with the electric chair optional for inmates who choose it. Prosecutors supported the change to preserve capital punishment amid a Supreme Court challenge to the chair.
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Foundation grant funds therapy program in Lawrence area
The Clinics Foundation awards a grant covering therapists for weight loss and smoking cessation group hypnotic therapy in Lawrence and nearby residents. Reported results include shrinking clothing sizes by 2 to 3 sizes and many quit smoking. Funding arises from public and corporate donations, widening treatment access in the community.
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