Convicted killer executed in 1991 Baton Rouge restaurant murder
A death row inmate identified as Festus Taylor, 39, was killed by lethal injection Tuesday night for the 1991 robbery and murder at Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken in Baton Rouge. He shot manager Keith Clark and killed Donna Ponsano during the crime, saying he hoped others find peace. This marked Louisiana's 26th execution since the Supreme Court allowed resumption of capital punishment.
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Pesticide tests on humans rejected policy shift
The Clinton administration will ignore human experiments in setting regulatory pesticide limits, aiming to avert ethical concerns as a draft EPA report weighs moral questions about such tests. In other news, Roy Romer was named LAUSD superintendent, vowing reform amid leadership turmoil and a large student body.
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Peace talks resume in Washington with Clinton Arafat meeting
U S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians will restart in Washington next week and include a White House meeting with President Clinton and Palestinian Chairman Yasser Arafat. The talks, stalled after weeks of clashes, aim to reach a comprehensive agreement before the September deadline.
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U N women focus on AIDS and trafficking
United Nations officials and women’s rights activists spotlighted AIDS and trafficking as the era’s top threats to gender equality. Officials cited open borders and economic desperation driving trafficking while urging action ahead of the Millennium Summit and Beijing’s unfinished agenda.
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Bradley backs Gore in New Jersey primary vote
Bill Bradley cast his ballot for Al Gore in Montclair New Jersey placing his informal support behind Gore three months after exiting the race He said he will campaign for Democrats this year and is negotiating a role for the August Democratic National Convention Bradley did not win any state in the race and the primary offered only Lyndon LaRouche as an alternative Bradley stressed he is not making a formal endorsement but supports Gore's bid and may appear with him before the convention
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Hollywood gossip wrapped in a loose mix of quotes
A collage of entertainment scoops mentions Jim Carrey and Renee Zellweger after filming Me Myself Irene, Kathie Lee Gifford facing press scrutiny, OJ Simpson planning a public Q and A, Harry Belafonte promoting prostate cancer awareness, Spinal Tap touring for a DVD relaunch, and speculative notes on Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. It also notes Woody Allen and other star tidbits with ages of Tom Jones Jenny Jones Liam Neeson and Prince.
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