Bank of Japan official commits suicide amid corruption probe
Takayuki Kamashida 58, BOJ chief director in charge of anti bribery efforts, was found dead by his wife in a Tokyo apartment. Police said he hanged himself around 3 a.m. and left a note citing retirement from the strain. This marks the fourth high level suicide this year as investigators widen probes into bureaucratic misconduct.
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Three Florida teens charged in motel shootout and slaying
In Slaines City three 16 and 17 year olds were charged with murder and attempted murder for a shooting spree that killed two and wounded seven at a family reunion hotel. They face additional charges in a Sunday golf resort entrance slaying. The motive remains unclear and no items were taken.
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Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver Dies at 62
Eldridge Cleaver, once a fiery Black Panther leader and controversial author, died at 62 in a Pomona hospital after a life marked by radical shifts. Once advocating violent revolt, he later embraced born again Christianity, Mormonism, and Republican-leaning causes while facing public accusations of rape and a history of crime.
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Asia's downturn trims U.S. growth pace in 1990s
Asian crisis cools the U S economy as export demand falters and manufacturing slows. March spending rose 0.5 percent while income grew 0.3 percent, with savings dipping to 4.2 percent. Economists warn annual growth may slow to 2 to 2.8 percent for the year. The stock market reacted with a sharp 147 point drop on worries over higher rates.
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Starr draws Watergate parallels in executive privilege talk
In a Law Day speech in San Antonio Starr argued that a president must turn over evidence when relevant to a criminal probe unless national security applies. He referenced Nixon and Jaworski to stress that no one is above the law while avoiding Lewinsky by name.
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Dion receives Order of Canada amid Quebec honors sweep
Canadian star Celine Dion earned the Order of Canada from Governor General Romeo LeBlanc a day after Quebec premier Lucien Bouchard awarded her the Order of Quebec. Dion called the honors non political, while springing news of other public figures from entertainment to politics in a roundup of recent cultural events.
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Phil Wilke Reports From J W Wire on Today’s News
Phil Wilke compiles wire reports from J W for today’s briefs covering political, economic and social developments. Key figures and organizations are highlighted as events unfold with concise summaries.
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