California FEMA office stone waits for Minh Trang Deu Ton
Arizona faces a looming cleanup funding shortfall as groundwater taint investigations risk remaining unchecked next year. The top environmental official warns the Legislature may not finance a needed special fund, impacting dozens of sites across the state.
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Readers Speak On Funding Private Schools
Readers argue public funding of private schools lacks accountability and removes taxpayer influence over how public funds are used. The letter-writers urge tighter controls and clearer governance to protect public interests.
Gas station dispute leads to deadly follow home
A man quarrelled over who was first at a gas station and was followed home by another man who then killed him. Police did not release a motive but described the incident as a fatal outcome of the dispute. Investigators seek witnesses and review nearby surveillance in the case filed with local authorities.
Verdict closes Bobbitt mutilation case in Virginia
Lorena Bobbitt was acquitted by reason of temporary insanity for the Irresistible impulse to cut off her husband penis and was committed to a mental hospital for observation. A heated verdict hailed by supporters and followed on CNN and Court TV ends a two week trial.
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Flu Epidemic Spreads Across 39 States CDC Reports
The CDC says the flu epidemic is rising with 9 percent of doctor visits for flu and pneumonia in early January. Thirty-nine states plus DC reported outbreaks. 32 states had widespread or regional activity. Missouri nursing homes and a high school suffered severe impacts as cases surged.
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Woman Frozen to Floor. Polish Widow Recovers Amid Aid
Victoria Moryn, a 91 year old Polish widow, survived four days on a frozen apartment floor in Chicago. Despite frostbitten blue toes and a risk of amputation, she remains in fair condition at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center and has been overwhelmed by the care and support from strangers.
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County clears federal carbon monoxide limits
County announces a clean air milestone for 1993 after years of high pollution. Air officials note the EPA standard of 9.5 parts per million was exceeded on 117 days, marking a notable reduction from prior levels as vehicular activity grows.
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