Gunman holds Pen West Center hostages in tense standoff
In Wilkinsburg the Penn West Center evacuated dozens as Ronald Taylor, accused of killing two at his apartment and wounding three at two fast food spots, holed up on the first floor for hours. Police negotiated while workers and children from a day care were sheltered. Taylor surrendered after handing over a .22 revolver and a knife.
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Janet Lukitsch
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Zion
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Violence echoes through Wilkinsburg amid tragic shooting
President Clinton, Governor Ridge, and community leaders respond to a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg Allegheny County. They condemn the act while urging efforts to keep guns from criminals and children. Hospital officials note four victims treated for critical injuries.
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Michigan
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Wilbert) Young
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Mass shooting in Pittsburgh ends with hostage surrender
Rampage and Brewer reported two dead and three in critical condition at Pittsburgh hospitals after a shooter attacked multiple sites near a university complex. Victims identified include Kroll of Cabot and Joseph Healy, a former priest, with others named as Richard Clinger Emil Sanielevici and Steven Bastard. The shooter, Taylor, fled to an apartment building where hostages were freed before surrendering.
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University of Pittsburgh
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Cabot
Butler County
Joseph Healy
Wilkinsburg
Richard Clinger
Emil Sanielevici
Steven Bastard
Clinger
McDonald’s
Candy Zambo
McDonald's
Taylor
Burger King
Pinochet Freed After UK Detention Over Extradition
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was ruled mentally unfit to stand trial in Spain and released after 16 months under arrest in Britain. Spain declined to appeal. three other seeking countries could challenge. The case set a precedent limiting immunity for retired leaders. Pinochet’s allies hope he may still face trial in Chile.
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Augusto Pinochet
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Spain
Pinochet
McCain Bush Set for Debate in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles John McCain prepared to address religion disagreements and focus on policy as George W. Bush pressed education plans. Social conservative Gary Bauer urged an apology for an ill advised speech linking religious right leaders to controversial left figures. Falwell defended McCain saying his remarks were out of character and blamed poor campaign advice.
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George W. Bush
McCain
Gary Bauer
Bauer
Pat Robertson
Jerry Falwell
Louis Farakhan
al Sharpton
Falwell
Gore Bradley target New York primary surge
After cross country red eye flights from California Al Gore and Bill Bradley refocus on the East Coast and New York primary. Bradley faces pressure from recent losses with New York seen as make or break. Koch warns Bradley to win or be finished while campaigns push targeted radio ads toward black and panic communities.
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Baby born in tree saved from floods in Mozambique
Sophia Pedro gave birth to a girl in a treetop during Mozambique floods as a helicopter rescued mother and newborn after a medic cut the umbilical cord. Up to 1 million homeless, people stranded in trees and on rooftops as rescue efforts continue in Gaza province and Save River valley.
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Pedro
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