Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Confederate Flag Rights
The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the state flag which includes the Confederate battle emblem does not violate Black citizens constitutional rights and that lawmakers should decide state flag design. The decision, dating to 1993, comes as legislators end a four month session without removing the Confederate symbol. Blacks have urged a new flag design citing its link to slavery.
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Senate backs merit pay for teachers in federal policy vote
In Washington DC the Republican Senate approved voluntary merit pay tests for teachers and rejected a push to spend 1.75 billion to cut class sizes. The vote highlighted a partisan education philosophy split with local control versus stronger federal role. Genentech warned Herceptin linked to 15 deaths and 47 adverse reactions among about 23,000 treated.
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Vieques protest raid ends standoff on Navy range
Federal agents cleared a Vieques bombing range in Puerto Rico with 140 protesters rounded up and about 60 removed from Camp Garcia. No arrests were made. participants were warned of felony trespass if they return as Navy plans to resume training within two weeks. Strong public demonstrations followed in San Juan and Vieques.
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House panel votes to lift Cuba embargo on food sales
A House Appropriations subcommittee approved a plan to license sales of food and medicine to Cuba under an agricultural spending bill, prohibiting federal subsidies and barring future embargo expansions without congressional approval. The move aims to aid farmers while Cuba remains a Florida political flashpoint amid Elian Gonzalez tensions.
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Air bag safety tests shift in federal rules
Washington reports the state moves to lower frontal crash test speed from 30 to 25 mph for unbelted average adults as regulators push safer air bags that can shut off or deploy harmlessly if a child is detected. Officials say back-seat rides for children 12 and under remain advised while manufacturers address risk.
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Royal re nuptials possible for Andrew and Ferguson
The article notes Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson may consider remarriage, with both saying it is not ruled out though not discussed. It reports they divorced in 1996, have been amicable, and live with their two daughters at the marital home, stressing they seek personal growth beyond their past as a couple.
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Phil Wilke Compiles J Wire Reports Roundup
Phil Wilke compiles a round up from J Wire Reports detailing brief snippets on multiple items for the newspaper page. The wire reports cover quick notes, scores, events, and short briefs from various sources.
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