Converse to replace leaky RAW Energy and Power sneakers
Converse Inc. will replace pairs of its RAW Energy and RAW Power basketball sneakers after nearly 300 complaints of fluid leaking from the soles. Five injuries were reported. The shoes, introduced in July and last month respectively, feature two silver fluid-filled windows for cushioning. Consumers can call 1-800-433-9255 for details.
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Alabama Democrat to retire from Congress after 15 terms
A Alabama Democrat, Tom Ber 74.5, said Friday he will retire after 15 terms in Congress. In related news, Rep. John t of Texas announced a run against a Republican. By year 1996, Bevi and Bryant raise the retiring Democrats to 16 who will not seek reelection to the House.
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Spy buried KGB in reports despite CIA denial
Washington AP Aldrich Ames served as a CIA mole for nine years slipping secrets to Soviet and Russian intelligence. John Deutch called the damage to U S national security severe and ongoing. The Senate panel released a CIA report noting tainted source information reaching policymakers without alert. Inspector General Hitz said CIA failed to warn report consumers about possible tainted origins. Senators Specter and Kerrey want a broader review of CIA reporting from the past decade.
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Tucker convicted in Compton vote bribery case in 1990s
U.S. District Court found Rep. Walter Tucker III guilty on seven counts of extortion and two of tax evasion for selling his vote on a $250 million waste to energy plant while mayor of Compton. He faces up to 10 years and says he will likely resign to avoid expulsion.
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Navy admiral demoted for harassment in Europe
Rear Admiral Ralph L. Tindal, deputy commander of NATO forces in Spain and Portugal, was found guilty of adultery fraternization conduct unbecoming an officer and sexual harassment after a yearlong affair with a female enlisted aide. He was fined about $7,700 placed under house arrest for 30 days and will be demoted to one star before retiring early next year. The enlisted aide will undergo administrative counseling but remain in the Navy.
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