Miami tourist robbery trial ends in acquittals
A six month federal trial in Miami dismissed most racketeering charges as jurors acquitted or deadlocked on the bulk of the case. One defendant was convicted on a weapons count after 39 days of deliberation. Witnesses described robberies at Miami International Airport involving participants from Germany and Latin America.
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Lawyer alleges OJ motive jealousy over Marcus Allen
Daniel Petrocelli claimed in a Dateline NBC interview that OJ Simpson killed his ex wife Nicole Brown Simpson over an affair with Marcus Allen. Allen denied the affair. Petrocelli testified in the Goldman case that jealousy sparked Simpson.
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Social Security trust fund Outlook Improves to 2032
The Clinton administration released a forecast showing Social Security’s trust fund not to run out until 2032, three years later than before, helped by a strong economy. The trustees cautioned this relief is temporary and urged reforms to prevent insolvency as the baby boom retires. Policymakers warn that deficits loom for Medicare too, with claims rising toward 6 percent of GDP by 2030.
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Space shuttle scrambles to save baby rats
Space shuttle Columbia experiences rising infant rat deaths amid maternal neglect claims. NASA veterinarian says 50 rats died, up from 45, within a total 96 rats launched 12 weeks ago. PETA decries NASA record while crew members describe intensive rescue efforts and hand feeding with Gatorade and water mixtures.
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Starr to argue firm's appeal for private law practice
Independent counsel Kenneth Starr plans to argue a major appeals court case on May 5, representing Meineke against a nearly 400 million judgment. Critics say Starr should focus on Clinton probe, but he maintains a private practice at Kirkland & Ellis earning over a million annually.
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Reeve recalls life support doubts after paralyzing fall
In Still Me Christopher Reeve says he and his mother considered pulling the plug after his 1995 riding accident. He says his wife Dana urged him to fight on and doctors persuaded his mother to wait and see his recovery. Reeve remains paralyzed from the shoulders down.
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A concise compilation of wire reports by Phil Wilke highlights notable events and developments across multiple regions, detailing ongoing political, economic, and social stories with an emphasis on timely updates and clear attribution to wire sources.
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