Supreme Court allows Haiti boat asylum stay through Aug 24
The Supreme Court in a 7 2 decision let the Bush administration continue returning Haitians intercepted at sea to Haiti while the case is considered, until Aug 24. Justices Blackmun and Stevens dissented citing risk of persecution and possible death upon return. Haitians seek immigration hearings to determine refugee status.
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Jury Awards 6.5 Million to AIDS Patient After Death
Denver jurors ordered United Blood Services to pay 6.5 million for negligence to Susie Quintana who contracted AIDS from a 1983 blood transfusion and died hours before deliberations began. The award included 105000 for emotional distress and 1500000 to her husband for loss of consortium. Quintana died Thursday as closing arguments were presented.
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Photo lab faces lawsuit over pilfered pictures
Karina Viteri accuses Eckerd Corp of employees rifling through revealing photos and making unauthorized copies from film developed at stores in at least four Florida counties. The suit cites a wall display, more than 100 photos in a private collection, and notes a prior similar lawsuit accusing lab workers of distributing a nude photo scrapbook.
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Census spurs state legislative exodus across nations
A third of U S state lawmakers retire or flee seats this year, the largest turnover in over 30 years. Experts cite redistricting after the 1990 census and the recession as key causes, with many incumbents defeated or choosing new paths. In Cincinnati, 4 500 attendees at the National Conference of State Legislatures heard estimates of 2 500 retirements among about 7 500 state legislators nationwide.
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Army finds site of Thai jet crash in Himalayas
Army helicopters locate the wreckage of a Thai Airways Airbus A310-300 in a forested Himalayan slope about 46 miles northwest of Kathmandu. Debris scattered, no landing possible, 113 aboard. Rescue efforts include 1,000 workers, helicopters and satellites amid monsoon conditions.
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Florida carnival agent weds Indonesian analyst in Atlantic City bungee jump
Timothy Fulcher from Florida and Nony Tedjakasume from Indonesia tied the knot at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, then plunged 170 feet over the Atlantic as hundreds watched from the boardwalk. The stunt capped a brief wedding ceremony and drew a large crowd along the pier.
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Troops head back to the Persian Gulf for Intrinsic Action
Hundreds of soldiers from Fort Hood and Fort Campbell prepare for departure to Kuwait as part of a 2400 troop force. The exercise Intrinsic Action aims to train with UN coalition partners amid rising tensions with Iraq. Soldiers line up for shots, wills, and last- minute paperwork. Some veterans voice reluctance while others see it as part of duty.
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Kansas weather zones report and climate figures
Douglas County zones report scattered showers and thunderstorms with 20 to 30 percent chances. Highs range from the mid 80s to the mid 90s, with lows in the 50s to 60s. Monday forecasts call for mostly sunny skies and high temperatures around 80s to 90s, varying by zone. The bulletin includes official readings, sunrise and sunset times, and Clinton Lake data showing a water temp near 78 and current lake level about 876.67 feet.
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Regional Weather Outlook and Road Conditions Brief
Missouri and surrounding states report warm temperatures with clearing to partly cloudy skies. Showers and thunderstorms possible in western Missouri and Nebraska Panhandle, with highs generally in the 70s to 90s and lows in the 50s to 70s. Oklahoma and Colorado expect scattered storms and highs from the 80s to 90s. Road condition hotlines listed for Kansas and tollway authority.
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