DA candidates lobby for post
Smith denies rumors of party-picked contender and says any nominee will likely lean more conservative than the current DA Jerry Wells who leaves midterm for a Koch Crime Commission position. Candidates have conducted extensive lobbying and one has sent résumés and position papers. Abortion is not a top-four issue for the post.
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Coors challenges beer label ban at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard Coors Brewing Co and others challenge a 1937 federal law prohibiting alcohol content on beer labels. Justices questioned free speech limits versus consumer impulse buying while the DOJ argued labeling could spur stronger beer purchases. A ruling is expected by July.
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First Lady Frames Two Years Atop White House Trench
Hillary Rodham Clinton, midway through Bill Clinton's term, speaks at a George Washington University seminar. She urges incremental health care reform, defends her public image, jokes about an alien baby, and notes critics shape perceptions while acknowledging the presidency is demanding.
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First Lady Speaks Out About Life In White House
Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke in a free-wheeling discussion on Tuesday about feeling isolated in the White House and her wish for a more normal private life. Chelsea, 14, is described as well adjusted while Mrs Clinton emphasized prayer beginning at home and the challenge of avoiding spoiling her children. She contrasted media scrutiny to a meddling “mother in law” at Thanksgiving.
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Cruise ship Achille Lauro burns off Somalia coast
The Italian cruise liner Achille Lauro caught fire off Somalia near 15 miles out to sea as flames engulfed the rear. About 581 passengers and 404 crew were aboard with nearly 1,000 people aboard total. several rescue ships including the Hawaiian King aided the operation. Four deaths were reported as eight injured, with cause unknown and most passengers evacuated by lifeboats. The ship had a notorious hijacking in 1985 and previously resumed service after that incident.
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