Boulder DA seeks seasoned investigator for Ramsey case
The Boulder district attorney's office seeks an experienced investigator to work on the JonBenet Ramsey murder case. Assistant DA Bill Wise said prosecutors want a possibly retired officer or FBI agent to join their team after concerns about the police probe. JonBenet, aged six, was found dead at her home on December 26, with autopsy noting strangulation and beating possibly including sexual assault.
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Black History Month coupon book offends some in California
Walgreen's released a Black History Month coupon booklet featuring a smiling black man on the cover and profiles of two successful black people. Some customers, including Archie Moore of San Jose, say the ads imply white is superior. Walgreen's says the booklet honors black Americans and apologizes if it offended.
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Judge imposes gag order in Cosby extortion case
U S District Judge Barbara Jones bars lawyers from commenting on the Cosby related extortion case involving Autumn Jackson 22 and Jose Medina 51 at a brief pre trial hearing Jackson free on bail since January 18 accused of claiming to be Cosby's illegitimate daughter and seeking 40 million dollars Williams 26 pled guilty to aiding the plot and will testify for prosecutors Jackson has pleaded innocent and Cosby says he may be her father based on past relations and education payments detail from wire reports
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FBI downplays threat after U-Haul chemical report
The FBI muted a terrorist threat advisory after two Fort Worth area men in a U-Haul with diesel fuel, ammonium nitrate, and other items were seen over the weekend. Agents sought to interview them and inspect the truck. A haltom City gas station tip spurred the alert, with sketches of one man and details on vehicle capacity and contents. A toll-free tip line was provided for witnesses.
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China bids farewell to Deng Xiaoping memorial in Beijing
In an restrained ceremony 10,000 Communist elite gather at the Great Hall of the People to honor Deng Xiaoping. Jiang Zemin delivers a somber tribute near Deng's casket as troops enforcing 1989 Tiananmen orders are recalled. Deng, 92, died Wednesday and was cremated later Monday ahead of a memorial service.
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Programs on drugs need work in schools
Washington says despite billions spent since 1987 on drug education, a department report shows effects are small even where programs curb use. It urges higher spending in 1998 with tighter standards, noting D A R E is common but not always most effective and urging districts to review choices and methods.
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Palestinian teacher shoots tourists atop Empire State Building
Ali Hassan Abu Kamal, a 69 year old Palestinian immigrant, opened fire on seven tourists on the 86th floor observation deck before killing himself. A note found in his pocket blamed U.S. and Israel policy and criticized France and England. Police said no link to any terrorist group was found. The Empire State Building added security measures and closed for the tragedy.
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Posters spark French clash over The People vs Larry Flynt
Paris director Miles Forman removes revealing posters for The People vs Larry Flynt after Catholic protests. Court actions test a ban while American art differs. Earlier ruling rejected a ban, prompting an appeal as posters near kiosks across France.
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