Florida siblings charged in father's girlfriend murder
In Port St. John Florida a 13 year old girl and her 12 year old brother shot and killed Sonya Nicole Speights 29 a teaching assistant to keep her from taking their father away Investigators say the siblings confessed and planned the crime to resemble a burglary or accident Prosecutors will decide charges and whether the children can be tried as adults.
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Gay police recruit in Philadelphia dies by suicide
The first openly gay Philadelphia police recruit, who had celebrated joining the force a month earlier, shot himself near Independence Hall citing distress over a breakup with his boyfriend Thomas Kalt Jr., 26. Community leaders warn against stigmatizing gay officers, noting many serve with distinction.
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Trooper reinstated after affair allegations
Public Safety Commissioner Bob Ricks reinstated Trooper Sree Allen after a four hour interrogation and polygraph, saying there was no sexual relationship with Lt. Gov Ary Fallin. Allen will receive a two day suspension without pay and a letter of admonishment for overstepping protective duties during Fallin's marital issues.
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Fire brought Australian extinctions says new study
Washington AP reports researchers led by Gifford Miller link human arrival and fire use to mass Australian animal losses 50 000 years ago. Genyornis newtoni died out as 85 percent of large species vanished due to habitat destruction and malnutrition from repeated burns in central Australia.
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Government Y2K hotline announced for consumers
The President's Council on Year 2000, with FTC and GSA, launched a toll free line at 888 USA-4-Y2K with 24 hour prerecorded guidance on how Y2K affects computers, banks, appliances, and services. Information specialists will answer questions 8 am to 7 pm local time weekdays, with fax on demand and a Y2K.gov website option.
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