NRA sues California over semiautomatic ban in federal suit
The National Rifle Association led a lawsuit filed in federal court challenging California's semiautomatic military style weapons ban. The suit names California Attorney General John Van de Kamp as defendant and argues violations of the U.S. Constitution and privacy rights amid broader charges.
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Calif
National Rifle Association
California
John van de Kamp
Richard Mountjoy
R-Monrovia
Capitol
van de Kamp
NRA
Fresno
U.S
Skipper warned about steering on Exxon Valdez
Alaska testimony in Hazelwood trial reveals captain warned about the helmsman Robert Kagan after steering problems. Second mate Lloyd LeCain Jr. recalled Hazelwood's concern and instruction to watch the helmsman, with the March 24 grounding spilling over 10 million gallons of oil in Prince William Sound.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Joseph Hazelwood
Gregory Cousins
Robert Kagan
Lloyd LeCain Jr
Hazelwood
LeCain
Capt. Hazelwood
U.S
Alaska North Slope
Prince William Sound
North Carolina woman jailed for refusing grand jury testifying
Maria Simmons McCarthy of Greensboro was jailed after refusing to testify before a federal grand jury investigating Mayor Marion Barry Jr. She had immunity granted and is described as an acquaintance of Rasheeda Moore linked to an alleged hotel incident in January. Officials say an indictment could allege perjury obstruction of justice and drug conspiracy.
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Washington
North Carolina
Marion S. Barry Jr
Maria Simmons McCarthy
Greensboro
N.C
Rasheeda Moore
Barry
Safe sex slogans and a Jesuit slaying probe
A brief items page notes safe sex slogans under discussion and an 8A section reporting a probe into the slaying of a Jesuit. Also mentions a lottery bill endorsement in 8A.
Lingerie show causes embarrassment at county hospital cafeteria
A Valentine themed lingerie fashion show at Olive View Medical Center cafeteria in Sylmar prompted apologies from Los Angeles County hospital administration. Nurse Juliana Westbook and other workers described the event as offensive and too revealing. the show was approved to raise funds for the hospital auxiliary and organized by Morrison's Custom Management Services, which operates the food service contract.
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Olive View Medical Center
Juliana Westbook
Bagley
Cheney proposes Asia troop cuts to 12 thousand
Defense Secretary Cheney told South Korea that the Pentagon seeks a 10 to 12 percent cut in Asia over three years, at least 12,000 troops, including about 5,000 from South Korea and 7,000 to 9,400 from the Philippines and Japan. He stressed a careful pace and a continued U.S. commitment.
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South Korea
Dick Cheney
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U.S
Cheney
Philippines
Japan
Roh Tae-woo
Lee Sanghoon
Lee
Republic of Korea
Turmoil in Tadzhikistan Eases After Three-Day Unrest
In Dushanbe the capital, residents formed civil defense units and set barricades as riots subside after three days of terror. Bread shortages and transport disruption persist amid official deaths reported by Tass and the Interior Ministry, with protests citing joblessness and alleged Armenian refugee housing bias.
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Dushanbe
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Krasnaya Zvezda
Communist Party
Mandela and Jackson Hold Talks on South Africa
In Soweto Mandela meets with Jesse Jackson after his release, saying he is out of jail but not free. Jackson urges Western pressure to end apartheid while Conservatives rally in Pretoria calling for de Klerk’s elections. Mandela hints at possible compromises on one person, one vote as negotiating open.
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Poland
Germany
Henryk Wozniakowski
Tadeusz Mazowiecki
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United States
Soviet Union
Britain
France
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Jacqueline
Nelson Mandela
Soweto
South Africa
Tohannesburg
U.S
Mandela
Pretoria
F.W. de Klerk
de Klerk
Andries Treutnicht
Bloemfontein
ANC
Weather Zones Report For Douglas County Kansas
Zones across Douglas County show light snow chances this evening with varied lows from zero to 20 degrees and highs mainly in the 20s to upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy in Zone 17 with a low around 20, Friday sunny with highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Clinton Lake forecast and readings report
Tonight cloudy with a chance of snow and a low of 11. Friday mostly sunny with a high of 31 and NW winds 10 to 20 mph. Friday night clear with a low of 13. Saturday partly cloudy reaching 40 with SSW winds 10 to 20 mph. Official readings show a high 25 and low 22 on Wednesday, overnight low 23, .5 inch precipitation. Lake temperature 42, level 875.81 feet above mean.
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Houston
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Winter storm outlook and temps for Missouri and neighbors
Travel outlook notes a winter storm warning in extreme northwest Missouri through tonight with flurries possible west and temperatures ranging from the low 20s to low 30s. Friday highs expected in the 30s north and 40s south, with Nebraska predicting 1-2 inches of snow east tonight and subzero to near 10 below readings west to east. Oklahoma to become fair statewide late tonight and Friday with teens to near 30 lows and 40s highs, Colorado clearing tonight with subzero to 30s highs and mostly sunny Friday. Road conditions contact Kansas Highway Patrol at 843-8250.
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