Lawmaker Targets Remote Control Hunting Reform
Illinois State Rep Dan Reitz pushes a ban on cyber hunting after reports of online shooters using webcams and remote rifles to kill game. He says the practice undermines fair chase and ethics, echoing concerns from hunters and animal-rights groups nationwide.
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Dayton code-breaking lab building to be demolished
University of Dayton announced the demolition of a World War II top secret code breaking lab. The building, used by the Navy from 1942 to 1945 for devices like the NCR Bombe, has lost historical integrity and is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
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Wisconsin Veterans Home settles nursing care suit
The state's largest nursing home for veterans paid 87500 to settle a lawsuit alleging poor care led to William LaBarge's death in 2004. The suit claimed a December 2003 bed fall and later aspiration pneumonia were mishandled by an untrained staff at the Wisconsin Veterans Home, which houses about 700 veterans.
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Overpaid bonuses spark district glitch at Houston ISD
Houston's district running the nation's largest merit pay program says nearly 100 teachers received oversized bonuses due to a computer error that counted part time staff as full time. Bonuses ranged from 62.50 to 2790 with total overpayments near 75000. The union urges members not to return funds.
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Girl dies in drive-by shooting in Oakland
In Oakland California two four year old girls were shot in a drive by attack outside a home. Datasha Wilson died from her injuries on Thursday night. The other girl, her cousin, is reported in critical condition and authorities have not released further details.
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Firefighters Union Slams Giuliani Over 9/11 Handling
The International Association of Fire Fighters accuses Rudy Giuliani of egregious acts against Ground Zero rescuers and of rushing the rubble cleanup after the 9/11 attacks. The union cites the December 2001 gold and asset recovery and says hundreds remained entombed, while Giuliani campaigns with support from firefighters.
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McCain says personal lives not campaign issue in 2008 race
In Charlotte John McCain urged keeping candidates private as marital histories and family issues surface in GOP chatter. He contrasted with Giuliani’s privacy request and noted Newt Gingrich’s affair during impeachment efforts while Mitt Romney stresses his long marriage. McCain defended redemption and private family matters. Burr endorsed.
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Colorado park elk hunt plan sparks debate among officials
Colorado wildlife officers favor licensing hunters to reduce Rocky Mountain National Park elk. Park aims to cut the herd from about 3,000 to 1,200 1,700 while officials oppose public hunts. A night shoot proposal via contractors, with costs estimated at 16 to 18 million over 20 years, faces scrutiny as lawmakers consider authority for park hunts and broader wildlife management.
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Democrats Our Iraq Bill Packs Pet Projects
Democrats push their Iraq withdrawal plan while stuffing the measure with billions for farms flu preparedness New Orleans levees home heating and other items Critics say the tactic uses a must pass bill to fund troops in Iraq and Afghanistan while advancing unrelated goals Democratic leaders seek support for deadlines to end combat in Iraq The bill already includes more than 520 billion in nonwar spending
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