Judge instructs acquittal if death location uncertain in Kevorkian case
In Detroit, Recorder's Court Judge Thomas E. Jackson told jurors they must be certain beyond a reasonable doubt that Thomas Hyde died in Wayne County. Kevorkian had claimed Hyde died in Oakland County, challenging Wayne County's jurisdiction in Michigan's first assisted suicide trial. The jury resumed deliberations after a 20 minute hold.
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Group says pollution danger widespread
The American Lung Association warned that almost 23 million Americans in 16 counties face air quality that fails federal standards for soot and acid aerosols. Residents in cities like Los Angeles and Denver are at risk for respiratory diseases due to emissions from diesel, factories, and cars.
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National World News Updates Line Card
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Weather Extremes Reported Across Regions
National overview notes a heat spike with a Thursday high of 94 degrees in McAllen Texas and a frigid low of 9 degrees expected Friday in West Yellowstone Montana. The Associated Press reports showers and potential thunderstorms interspersed with snow and ice conditions across several areas.
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Lawrence Weather and Road Report Highlights
Thursday forecast calls for a high of 64 and a low of 40 with an overnight low of 34. Historical notes show a record high 94 in 1910 and a low 34 in 1958. Lake Clinton at 61 degrees with level 877.92 and Perry Lake at 57 degrees with level 893.65. Road conditions update via Kansas Highway Patrol and Turnpike Authority hotlines. call Journal-World Access line for latest reports. Moon phases show last half May 2 and first half May 18 with new moon May 10 and full moon May 25.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Local Rain Likely This Week
Tonight expect cloudy skies with a 90 percent chance of rain and a low near 38. Saturday brings mostly cloudy conditions with a 60 percent rain probability and a high around 51, followed by a partly cloudy Saturday night with a 30 percent rain chance and a low near 37. Northeast winds will persist at 5 to 15 mph.
U.S. pushes sanctions as Haiti’s bloodshed rises
The United States presses for broader sanctions against Haiti amid escalating violence. Reports cite daily killings in Port-au-Prince and deadly army sweeps in Raboteau and Le Borgne. U.N. and human rights officials say many deaths target Aristide supporters. Clinton administration weighs tighter measures as diplomats warn of military-backed crackdown. Madeleine Albright signals forthcoming proposals.
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Raboteau
Gonaives
le Nouvelliste
Clinton
U.N. Security Council
Madeleine Albright
United Nations
Singles Night at Irwin Blood Bank Sparks Romance
In San Francisco at Irwin Memorial Blood Bank on Masonic Avenue a Singles Night event mixed margaritas and pink decorations with donor forms. Donors and staff joked about love and types while blood bags filled, yet no couples left together. Howard Dukor aged 39 and Eve Stone aged 60 discovered both are O-positive, but the match didn’t spark into a date.
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Irwin Memorial Blood Bank
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Ginger
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