Alabama executes Black man blamed on racially biased trial
Brian K. Baldwin, 40, was executed in the electric chair for the kidnapping torture and killing of 16 year old Naomi Rolen. Activists argued the trial was racially tinged and that Baldwin was beaten into confessing by a white-dominated system.
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Marines Convicted For Refusing Anthrax Vaccine
Lance Cpl. Jared Schwartz, 20, of Henderson Kentucky, became the first of five Marines court-martialed for rejecting the anthrax vaccine. A military judge found him disobeying a lawful order and sentenced him to 30 days in the brig and a bad conduct discharge, with plans to appeal amid safety concerns about sterility. Also in Congress, the Senate approved a 1.5 billion loan package to aid steel oil and gas firms until prices recover, sending the measure to the House amid a push for steel quotas and a House vote promised by Speaker Dennis Hastert.
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Gunman captured ends two day hospital hostage siege
Dennis Czajkowski, 40, fired from Norristown State Hospital after 11 years, seized two supervisors Wednesday. Police shattered a window to gain view, then he fired killing Carol Kepner, 54, and wounding Maria Jordan, 37. Czajkowski is hospitalized in fair condition. Dist Atty Michael Marino charged him with murder kidnapping burglary and related offenses. Jordan’s surgeon said she was recovering well. Hospital, built 118 years ago on 233 acres, houses the most dangerous patients.
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Giant panda Hsing-Hsing shows health gains at National Zoo
Washington experts report panda Hsing-Hsing eating well and active after suffering kidney failure and arthritis. He receives cottage cheese and vitamins with his bamboo diet and remains under veterinary care. At 28, officials warn his future health trajectory is uncertain.
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Hsing-Hsing
National Zoo
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