Cold front and Isidore bring variable regional impacts
The outer bands of Hurricane Isidore threaten southwest Florida with heavy rains and wind while a cold front moves across the eastern U S bringing increasing clouds and dry weather ahead. In the Plains and Rockies a southward front follows weekend storms. A Martinsville Indiana dog stands amid flooded debris after Saturday’s tornado with no deaths or serious injuries reported.
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Broward election supervisor kept after deal amid criticism
Black leaders in Broward County faced anger over the flawed primary and publicly criticized elections supervisor Miriam Oliphant. A Thursday agreement let Oliphant keep her job while the county assumes a larger role in aiding the next election, drawing praise from some and comparisons to Katherine Harris.
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California war memorial honors South Vietnamese soldiers
After six years of fundraising a 12 foot bronze sculpture depicts two soldiers, one American and one South Vietnamese, unveiled to honor the Vietnam War dead. Sculptor Tuan Nguyen, who escaped Vietnam, said the piece invites viewers to see their own kin in the memorial. The bronze plaque will be installed today in a 1.4 acre Westminster park, home to the nation’s largest Vietnamese community outside Vietnam.
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South Dakota measure would let juries ignore law
A November ballot measure in South Dakota would allow defendants to urge juries to disregard laws if they deem them inapplicable or meritless. Amendment 4, backed by 34 000 signers including marijuana legalization advocates, faces opposition from those who say it would cripple the legal system. Former chief justice Robert Miller calls the plan offensive to constitutional government.
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NYU cancels Ground Zero redevelopment course
NYU has canceled Ground Zero Lab a course on rebuilding lower Manhattan after the 9 11 attacks citing concerns over publicity The dean asked organizers to guarantee no media attention but a press release had already been issued The course planned to explore politics finance design and culture of redeveloping the World Trade Center site.
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Gun control split highlighted in Kansas governor race
A Kansas gun debate framed the governor race as Sebelius and Shallenburger sparred over concealed weapon bills. The NRA backs Shallenburger, while Sebelius defends hunters and asserts the bill would not criminalize law abiders, as campaigns anticipate gun advocacy efforts shaping voters.
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