60 Minutes to air Kevorkian death tape Sunday
CBS News says 60 Minutes will air a videotape Sunday showing a terminally ill patient dying after a lethal drug dose administered by Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Kevorkian tells Mike Wallace it is his first admission to killing a patient, and he invites prosecution for euthanasia. The doctor delivered the tape to the network less than two weeks ago with consent from the patient and family.
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Indiana funeral home accused of reusing casket
South Bend priest burial raised alarm as Hickey Funeral Homes faced a complaint from Brother Dennis Meyers over plans to bury a Holy Cross priest in a second hand casket. The Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemeter Service will hold a $7 hearing to review the case and could issue penalties from a reprimand to license revocation.
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Four boys plead guilty to gross sexual imposition
Four boys aged 8 to 11 pleaded guilty in juvenile court to gross sexual imposition after prosecutors dropped rape and abduction charges for a 7-year-old girl. They apologized for hurting her as the mother criticized the plea. Sentencing likely probation with a treatment program next month. The mother said harassment followed the girl's relocation.
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McCaughey septuplets celebrate first birthday in Des Moines
Septuplets from the McCaughey family mark their first birthday at Town Methodist Medical Center Des Moines Iowa. The parents Kenny and Bobbi recount the year of learning and challenge while staff celebrate with cake and fans. The family later taped Oprah and Dateline NBC appearances and promoted their book Seven From Heaven.
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Rewards Expanded for War Crimes and Terrorists Under New Law
The U S government will pay up to 5 million for capture of international criminals and extend rewards to war criminals and non victim incidents. The new 10 million program raises stakes for figures like Radovan Karadzic Ratko Mladic and Osama bin Laden, linking to the embassy bombings and the Srebrenica massacre.
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Utah congressman's erratic behavior draws GOP concern
Utah Republican Merrill Cook, reelected narrowly over Democrat Lily Eskelsen, faced internal alarm after staff reported psychotic-like breaks and erratic mood swings. Janet Jenson, his former chief of staff, warned of a breakdown and was fired days after the election, while supporters dismissed the claims as vendetta.
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