Former legislator and son killed in Albuquerque shootout
Former Republican state Sen. Joe Mercer 57 and his son Stephen died in a Friday shootout at their southeast Albuquerque home when sheriff's deputies attempted to take Stephen for a mental evaluation. Lt. Bill Librava was also killed. Mercer had been a governor candidate.
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Psychiatrist charged after Florida courthouse shooting
Dr. Julio Mora opened fire in a court reporter’s office in Fort Lauderdale injuring a third person and killing a pregnant lawyer and a former judge before a 15 shot pistol jam. Mora, who turned 68, is charged with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
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Militia back in Haiti politics gains momentum
In Port au Prince, former Tonton Macoutes regroup and openly align with Haiti’s army amid fears of foreign attack. The rebirth signals a surge of anti democratic forces since the 1991 ousting of President Aristide. A Macoute spokesperson, with Papa Doc’s portrait, said the group already occupies the country’s four corners and stands ready.
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YMCA liable for 400000 in sex abuse case
A Dallas jury awarded 400000 in damages to the families of two boys abused by a YMCA counselor. It marked the first time a YMCA and its national council were ordered to pay in a child sexual abuse lawsuit. The verdicts followed a seven week trial with 250000 in punitive damages and 150000 in actual damages.
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Recall Issued for Renolux GT-7000 Child Seats
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalls 891 Renolux GT-7000 seats by FBS Inc of Greer South Carolina due to wiring overheating and wire melting in the wireless remote control reclining mechanism. Replacements are available by contacting FBS at 1 800 476 5273 or 11 Freedom Court Greer SC 29650. Do not use remote control until replacement arrives.
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Muslim-led troops push gains near Tesanj in Bosnia war
U N observers report Muslim led government forces advancing in northern Bosnia since Monday. The offensive has pushed Serb troops back over a mile along a six mile front southwest of Tesanj and aims to widen control toward Zepce and Zenica, signaling improved Muslim Croat cooperation on the battlefield.
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Japan cancels Pearl Harbor stop for emperor tour
Japan's government drops an unprecedented Pearl Harbor stop on Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's 16 day United States tour beginning June 10. The couple will still visit the Punch Bowl National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu to lay a wreath before returning home.
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Vietnam charity aided after veteran death inspires gifts
Washington AP reports Lewis Puller Jr a Vietnam veteran and author died by his own hand prompting donations to the Vietnamese Memorial Association. The group says it has received 20000 toward a school project in Vietnam and world peace reconciliation efforts. The plan seeks 185000 to build an elementary school for 300 students to be named after Puller who served as VMA director.
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