Judge awards 653000 to parents in exchange student death
A judge ordered a homeowner to pay 653000 to Masaichi and Mieko Hattori, whose son a Japanese exchange student, died after going to the wrong house while seeking a Halloween party in 1992. The verdict supports the family's claim for damages.
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Station televises deputy's death by own action
A deputy sheriff who had just killed his wife agonized with a priest for 2 1/2 hours, then put the muzzle of his .45 to his jaw and killed himself as a TV station broadcast it live. SEE STORY PAGE 3A.
Implant settlement payments delayed in NZ challenge
New Zealand women contest the 4.25 billion implant settlement claiming the payout amount they receive is miscalculated. The delay affects claimants who expected to share the funds, with payments postponed as legal challenges unfold.
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Hidden Shame and Elder Abuse in America
Fernando Torres-Gil cites a report noting about 1.3 million of the 33 million elderly Americans are abused annually. The figure highlights widespread mistreatment affecting seniors across the nation and underscores social and policy concerns.
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U S invasion of Haiti may come within days
President Clinton said the invasion could occur within days and finish within hours. Baby Doc Duvalier is said to be mediating with Haiti's military rulers, who faces potential forced departure. Clinton pressed for international backing, inviting 24 nations while Aristeide attended. Public opinion showed mixed views with opposition to intervention and doubts about a threat to U S interests.
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Haiti expert hails Clinton on hemispheric policing stance
Kansas University professor Bryant Freeman, a leading Haiti specialist and former U.N. observer, says President Clinton was right to press for action in Haiti and urged that U.S. intervention be short term. Freeman notes U.S. moral authority without long-term occupation and cites deep abuses under military rulers. He has authored books on Haiti and helped establish KU's Institute for Haitian Studies.
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Prof's case heads to court against KU over firing
Emil Tonkovich, fired from KU in 1993 for alleged sexual harassment, announced plans to sue, charging unfair process. He spoke outside Green Hall after the Kansas Board of Regents upheld the tenure loss, criticizing the university and Regents while pledging court action with Landmark Legal Foundation.
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Jet pack test taps untethered spacewalk milestone
Astronaut Mark Lee unhooked from Discovery to test NASA's new $7 million jet pack in an untethered spacewalk, moving at a slow pace and declaring the device works like a champ. Carl Meade assisted as they aim to provide rescue capability for future station construction.
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