Lott calls homosexuality a sin amid debate on rights
Senate Leader Trent Lott affirmed that homosexuality is a sin during a TV interview, urging love and support for affected individuals rather than mistreatment. Critics cite this as evidence of the right's grip on Congress amid broader civil rights disputes. A separate settlement in New Jersey sees $700,000 paid to four deaf patients denied interpreters, highlighting ongoing hospital compliance gaps with federal sign language requirements. Brush fires in Florida’s St. Johns County and rural areas destroyed homes and prompted evacuations, with dozens of new outbreaks reported and thousands of acres burned.
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14 year old opens fire at Arm strong High School
A 14 year old student fired a .32 caliber pistol in the Arm strong High School hallway during exams injuring basketball coach Gregory Carter and volunteer aide Eloise Wilson. Carter underwent surgery and was expected to recover. Wilson was treated and released. The suspect, held in Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, faces adult charges of aggravated assault and firearm use.
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Auto union faces pressure as GM strike lingers in 1990s
The United Auto Workers convention and GM's summer break may push talks to end the two strikes by 9,200 workers in Flint Michigan. The strikes have idled over 63,000 others at 16 GM plants and 66 parts plants across North America. The triennial convention starts in Las Vegas, potentially aiding a settlement seen as preserving dues paying jobs. The two week plant shutdown begins June 29.
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Court rules ADA covers state prisons in unanimous decision
The Supreme Court unanimously held the Americans with Disabilities Act protects state prisons and prisoners. A former Pennsylvania inmate may sue over exclusion from a boot camp that could shorten his sentence, with officials required to make reasonable modifications for disabled prisoners. In other rulings, the court limited a legal aid program, ruled on client property rights, gun licensing, and telecom rate lawsuits.
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Star Trek star tells graduates make it so
Patrick Stewart urged Santa Clara University graduates to aim beyond mere success with three parting words make it so He warned against focusing only on results and praised broader growth to the audience of 920 graduates drawing a standing ovation.
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McCoy Edges Cyrus For Major Award In Tearful Victory
McCoy carried tears as he accepted the first major award of his career after outperforming Cyrus in a category he was nominated for. Alan Jackson left empty handed amid six nominations ending a five year entertainer streak and six year best male vocalist run. Sawyer Brown collected their sixth straight best vocal band award while Lorrie Morgan earned her third straight best female vocalist trophy. Brooks & Dunn repeated as best vocal duo. Reba McEntire wept upon Minnie Pearl Award for charity work and received a standing ovation. Trace Adkins was named male star of tomorrow. Rhythm and blues singer Eddie Levert is 56. Actress Joan Van Ark is 55. Pop singer Gino Vannelli is 46. Actress Laurie Metcalf is 43. Model Jenny Shimizu is 31.
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Ashley Judd joins Wynonna and Naomi for charity singing
Ashley Judd performed publicly with her mother Naomi and sister Wynonna at the Wild Horse Saloon to raise funds. The event featured a gospel standard and marked the first time the trio sang together for charity, with Judd completing it on her fourth attempt.
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Wire Reports Compiled By Karrey Britt
Karrey Britt compiles sports and news briefs from JW Wire Reports, delivering concise items for publication. The roundup covers events, scores, and notable happenings with quick reads suitable for a newspaper compact card.
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