Oklahoma City bombing case heads to death decision
The Oklahoma state jury convicts Terry L. Nichols of arson conspiracy and 161 counts of first degree murder in the 1995 attack and begins deliberations today to decide between life, life without parole, or death by lethal injection. Nichols already serves a federal life term for eight officer deaths. Prosecutors call him heartless. defense deems him a bit player.
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Two middle schoolers found guilty of terroristic threats
Two 14 year olds labeled Adam and Joseph were found guilty by Juvenile Court Judge Kevin Guidry on three counts each of making terroristic threats in a rural Winder school case tied to a plotted Columbine style killing scare. They were cleared of conspiring to kill a teacher and ordered to house arrest with ankle monitors while social history reports proceed.
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Yard Sale Aims to Fund City Public School Programs
Mayor Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Klein announced a citywide yard sale to benefit the Fund for Public Schools. The event culminates Oct 16 17 in Central Park Rumsey Playfield with proceeds supporting after school programs sports libraries and literacy. Celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker will contribute as part of the drive.
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Connecticut Impeachment Hearings Open for Governor Rowland
A special House panel in Hartford opened hearings into whether Governor John G. Rowland should be impeached over ties to wealthy friends and firms with state contracts. Evidence showed a businessman received state funds and paid inflated rents for the governor’s Washington condominium. Some members called the deal damning while Rowland faces a federal probe and a subpoena to testify.
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Ovarian cancer clues point to persistent symptoms
A study links three common symptoms swollen abdomen bloating and urgent urination to ovarian cancer when persistent and recently started. 43 percent of future cancer patients reported all three versus 8 percent of those without. Early detection improves cure rates though many cases are advanced. American Cancer Society estimates nearly 26,000 diagnoses and over 16,000 deaths in the U S this year.
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Shortfalls in airport security cited
A congressional GAO report found TSA security efforts incomplete and fragmented focusing on passenger and baggage screening while neglecting access controls to restricted areas. It notes many workers, including construction crews, lack fingerprint checks though required. The GAO urges comprehensive screening and TSA weighs funding for expanded checks.
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