Suspect in Elizabeth Smart case denies knowledge
Richard Albert Ricci, a former handyman and man named by police as a top suspect in Elizabeth Smart's disappearance, says he cooperated fully with authorities. He remains in custody on a parole violation and has not been charged in the case. The 14 year old was abducted from her bedroom in the early hours of June 5.
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Lawsuit Challenges Punishment Over Pledge Silence
In Atlanta the 11th U.S. Circuit Court heard Holloman's claim that he was punished for silent fist raising during the Pledge of Allegiance rather than for disruption. His attorney says the act was protected speech while the school asserts disruption. Holloman, now a graduate, faced three paddle blows and a reprimand two years ago.
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NJ Students face assault charges over pig heart prank
Three Bergenfield High School students aged 16 and 17 are charged with aggravated assault after allegedly placing a preserved pig heart in a substitute teacher’s coffee. The teacher drank unknowingly, felt ill, and the heart was not consumed. The trio, suspended through next school year, will appear in family court. no prior record reported.
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Ed Carroll
Amtrak agrees to loan deal to avert shutdown
Amtrak and the Bush administration reached a late Friday agreement to provide a $100 million immediate loan and seek the remainder from Congress to keep passenger trains running through September. The deal imposes 15 month spending limits, $100 million in potential budget cuts by August, and freezes on high salary bonuses for staff earning over $75,000.
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Drug bill passes and fierce battle looms
Senate leaders clash over Medicare prescription drug bills as House backs a $320 billion private-insurance plan for 2005 while Daschle and others push a $500 billion government-run option. Differences over cost, structure, and timing spark election-year maneuvering ahead of a July floor fight.
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