Protesters press LA march toward Staples Center amid DNC protests
More than 3 500 demonstrators paraded through downtown Los Angeles to the Staples Center blocking streets with riot police nearby as they rallied for Mumia Abu Jamal. Protesters chanted free Mumia while activists prepared banners puppets and leaflets for protests during the Democratic National Convention.
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Gore aims to contrast tax plan and Social Security in convention speech
Gore plans a Friday night speech outlining a $500 billion tax cut and private savings accounts atop traditional Social Security benefits. He says the address will sharply contrast with Bush while avoiding direct attacks. Lieberman defends Gore and criticizes entertainment industry violence.
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KU student Laura Leftwich dies after turnpike crash
Laura Leftwich, a KU Sigma Delta Tau member and spring honor roll student, died after a Saturday freightliner crash near Stranger Creek on the Kansas Turnpike. His sorority and KU officials expressed condolences as investigators seek the driver of a blue Geo.
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Democratic Convention week lineup of speakers announced
The Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles unveiled daily themes and tributes with speakers including Terry McAuliffe, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein, Tom Daschle, Caroline Kennedy, Ted Kennedy, Bill Bradley, Jesse Jackson, Harold Ford Jr., and Al Gore with remarks by Jim Sillery and other notables.
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