Agent sues over botched Waco raid coverage
Federal ATF agent Robert Rodriguez sues the Waco Tribune-Herald and KWTX-TV, alleging coverage tipped off David Koresh and spurred the deadly 1993 Waco siege. He seeks unspecified damages for emotional distress, naming also American Medical Transport. The suit cites a chance conversation linking a camera operator and a cult member.
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Train derails spills acid near Eastland
A Union Pacific freight train derailed four miles outside Eastland Texas spilling hydrochloric acid into a river. About 50 residents were evacuated as fumes spread but there were no injuries reported. The train, en route to El Paso, involved 31 cars and three engines.
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News Updates Call Line for National and World Updates
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National Temperature Extremes for Saturday
The Associated Press reports extreme temperatures with Death Valley California at 120 degrees high and Truckee California at 31 degrees low for Saturday, highlighting an unusual weather pattern across the region.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Conditions Report
Saturday highs reached 88 with a low of 62 similar to year ago. Lake Clinton at 76 with normal 875.5 level. Perry Lake at 73 with normal 891.5. Road reports available via Journal-World Access line. main number 865 5000 category 6799. Moon phases note last half June 30 and full June 23.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook With Scattered Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy today with a high near 90 and south winds 15 to 20 mph. A 35 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight as the low falls to around 71 with south winds 15 to 25 mph. Monday expects cloudy skies and a high near 90 with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph and a 30 percent chance of storms.
North Korea Sanctions Could Push Economy Over Edge
The United States seeks UN sanctions over North Korea for denying inspectors access to nuclear facilities. With 1992 trade at 2.2 billion and Russia cutback, analysts warn sanctions could bite hard, impacting a poor, self reliant state and potentially triggering political upheaval.
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North Korea faces worsening crisis from fuel shortages and isolation
Retired Col. William Taylor of CSIS says North Korea runs under 30 percent capacity without fuel, with malnutrition not seen by him but meals limited to two daily. He notes scarce money, few cars and trains, China and Japan ties, and Juche self reliance as sanctions pressure grows. Analysts warn of possible aggression if regime stability erodes.
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Huntington man auctioning famed outhouse collection
Hy Goldenberg began with two outhouses while building his home on the Wabash River and over 30 years grew a 12 piece collection. Friends and family urged preservation as he planned to move and donate the items to museums, sparking local protest and vows by his daughter to keep the collection public.
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Hy Goldenberg
Wabash River
Goldenberg
Huntington
Dan Quayle
Try a Little Kindness Author Mugged in Evansville Park
Gavin Whitsett author of Guerrilla Kindness was mugged by three teens while biking through a city park. He was treated for a split lip and remained upbeat noting that one attacker did not strike him and they could have taken his bicycle.
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