Letterman plot kidnap case heads to change of plea hearing
A Montana prosecutor said Kelly Frank, once charged with plotting to kidnap talk show host David Letterman’s son, will appear in Conrad state court for a change of plea after a tentative deal mediated by his attorney. Details of the agreement were not released. Meanwhile Minnesota eyed a near end to its six week government shutdown with negotiations between the governor and lawmakers continuing to resolve school reform issues. If unresolved, 8900 state workers face layoff after July 15.
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Military seeks dismissal to challenge don’t ask don’t tell policy
A Boston federal prosecutor urged dismissal of a legal challenge to the US military don’t ask don’t tell policy, arguing only Congress can change the rule and noting pending repeal legislation. Plaintiffs, twelve former service members discharged for being gay, contend constitutional rights require court review despite military deference. They cite the 2003 Supreme Court sodomy ruling extending privacy rights to consenting adults.
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NASA eases post 9 11 security for Discovery launch
NASA officials say security measures are easing back toward pre 9 11 practices for the Discovery liftoff at Cape Canaveral. Public acess remains restricted with metal detectors, crowd controls, and limited viewing while fighter jets and NORAD measures stand by.
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Washington
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Colorado
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Wildfires threaten Colo homes near Wetmore
Residents fled after a fast growing wildfire reached within 100 yards of a southern Colorado community near Wetmore. Firefighters fought the blaze from air and ground as more than 1,000 acres burned in dense pines and brush. Fire crews reported no panics as families evacuated with children and pets.
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Colorado
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Greenwood
Pueblo
Segin
Glen
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Eileen Copper
San Isabel National Forest
National Interagency Fire Center
Nevada
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