Parks defends retry after judge overturns officers verdict
LAPD Chief Bernard Parks says he will pursue refiled corruption convictions of Edward Lots, Edward Ortiz, Brian Liddy, and Michael Buchanan despite a judge overturning their previous guilty rulings. Judge Jacqueline Connor cited juror confusion. next court date set for January 16. In other news, 1,600 pairs of socks were distributed to inmates at Rikers Island during a Christmas service, a welcome gift for prisoners with restricted packages.
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Extension cord cited in deadly New Hampshire house fire
A three family home in Manchester was destroyed and a teenager and a firefighter killed. State fire marshal officials say an overloaded extension cord likely started the blaze. Patrick Flannery, 17, died from smoke inhalation. firefighter death cause pending. David Anderson, 43, collapsed after escaping. Mathew Flannery, 12, hospitalized in critical condition. mother and six others escaped.
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Renewable energy gains appeal as California faces power crisis
Amid soaring natural gas prices and tight electricity supplies, California increasingly turns to renewables though they still provide only 12 percent of power. Gas previously dominated 90 percent of production but leaped to 30 per 1,000 Btus last month, reshaping the energy outlook with wind costing 5 cents per kWh and geothermal 7 cents while solar remains 20 to 40 cents.
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