Wesleyan course on pornography under review at university
Connecticut students defend a Wesleyan University freshman course that examines pornography as culture and politics. A student submitted a film of a man masturbating and another a bondage scene. President Bennett ordered a faculty review amid media pressure.
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Last landslide victim located at Sacred Falls State Park
Geologists locating the last victim of a deadly landslide at Sacred Falls on Oahu found 24 year old Sara Johnson as the remaining missing person. Her body lies near a pool below the 90 foot waterfall while 11 others remain hospitalized from injuries.
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NATO intensifies air campaign over Yugoslavia strikes Belgrade
NATO reported its busiest bombing day with 327 sorties targeting bridges airfields and ground MiGs in Yugoslavia. Milosevic acknowledged police and security forces casualties while praising officers for bravery as Belgrade and Novi Sad faced strikes and power cuts.
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Senate rejects gun curb at shows after Littleton shooting
The Senate voted 53 45 against a Lautenberg back ground checks amendment, preserving a system of voluntary checks for private gun-show sales by licensed registrants. Unlicensed sellers would not face mandatory checks but could gain civil immunity if they opt in. Supporters warned of loopholes while noting gains for gun control efforts since Littleton.
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FCC considers new analog phones to route 911 calls
A Beverly Hills case prompts FCC action to route uncompleted 911 calls to alternate carriers when a phone network can't connect. Rules would apply to new analog and dual mode sets, excluding most digital models, amid rising demand for reliable emergency access and ongoing technical limits.
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Royal wedding stamps go on sale before June ceremony
Royal Mail will release commemorative stamps featuring Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys Jones four days before their June wedding. Packs with two stamps and a brochure go on sale June 15 for about $2. Photographer John Swannell stresses the stamp feature. The article also recalls earlier royal wedding stamp issues.
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Phil Wilke Reports From J W Wire
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