Tunnels under border unfilled raise security concerns
The Los Angeles Times reports that many U S Mexico border tunnels remain largely intact after plug attempts and could be reused. Seven large shafts including the Grande tunnel stretch toward Tijuana, with filling costs estimated at about 2.7 million dollars. Authorities note private property can complicate sealing.
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Bears helmet breaks on statue during tribute in Chicago
A large fiberglass helmet meant to honor the NFC Champion Chicago Bears broke while being placed on a lion statue outside the Art Institute of Chicago. Weather was blamed by officials, though one manager joked the lions have swelled heads. The helmet will be enlarged and refinished for placement again.
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Pequanock High tests students for alcohol use
Pequannock Township High School will randomly test students for alcohol up to 80 hours after consumption using urine screenings. Positive results lead to counseling and parental notification, funded by federal grants, with tests detecting ethyl glucuronide.
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Wife Convicted in Arsenic Killing for Life Insurance
Cynthia Sommer, 33, was found guilty of murdering her Marine husband Todd Sommer at their Miramar home in February 2002. Prosecutors said arsenic-laced death funded a luxurious lifestyle and breast enlargement. she faces life in prison with sentencing set for March 23.
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Washington court hearing for 9 year old runaway
A Tacoma judge set a capacity hearing for Feb 12 to determine if 9-year-old Semaj Booker who ran away from home and boarded two flights toward Dallas may be charged with second-degree car theft and attempting to elude police, plus driving without a license. The case hinges on whether the child understood his actions and their wrongfulness under state law.
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Explosion levels gas station near ski resort
A gas station near a ski resort exploded Tuesday, leveling a tank and killing at least four people. Five or more others were seriously injured as debris and twisted metal filled the Flat Top Little General Store area. Firefighters and a medic were among the dead. authorities suspect a propane or LPG tank caused the blast as a fire truck arrived.
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