Tyson embraces Islam while behind bars to take new name Malik Abdul Aziz
Mike Tyson, serving a six year rape sentence, has begun Koran study and plans to convert to Islam and adopt the name Malik Abdul Aziz within weeks. The Post notes Malik is the Arabic equivalent of Mike and compares the move to Muhammad Ali's faith-led name change.
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Post
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Koresh's health hinders talks as standoff continues
Koresh's lawyer says the Branch Davidians leader is weakened by gunshot wounds from the Feb 28 confrontation with federal agents. David Koresh requests a doctor inside the compound as negotiations persist on day 33. Attorney Dick DeGuerin reports no real roadblocks to a resolution despite health concerns.
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Mr. Koresh
State Board Considers Bylaw Change On Shorter School Year
The state board discussed that a 14 day school year is shorter than in many nations and that exemptions run counter to Maryland school reform efforts. Mr Peiffer noted the board’s remarks were substantive. Dr Grassmick may have a recommendation by next month. Six counties including Garrett and Washington were granted shorter years.
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No Lotto winner in Maryland drawing worth 1.5 million
Maryland Lottery reports no jackpot winner for the Wednesday drawing worth about 1.5 million. Winning numbers were 11 18 19 20 32 37. Five players shared 23 tickets at 1142 each. 1 163 players held four-number tickets at 39 each. Next drawing expected near 2 million.
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Maryland
Maryland Lottery
Escaped Maryland inmate sighted near Eastern Panhandle
Morgan County sheriff warns residents after Randy McBee, 38, escapes from Church Hill Pre Release Center in Maryland. McBee, serving a burglary sentence, fled last Tuesday and is linked to a stolen car and firearms found near Hancock. Police pursue a reported sighting upriver as residents stay vigilant.
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Sykesville
Ammonia odor prompts evacuation at Frederick Days Inn
An ammonia odor at the Days Inn on Buckeystown Pike caused a 142 hour evacuation of a motel section. Owner M J Spalding contacted the Frederick County Water and Sewer after the smell intensified. Firefighters and the county HAZMAT team sampled the area near manholes but found no ammonia. the sewer was flushed and operation resumed.
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M.J. Spalding
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Frederick County Bureau of Water and Sewer
United Fire Co
Ellie Summers
Marc McNeal
Uniteds
Fire log roundup at Fort Detrick and surrounding areas
Fire log entries show automatic alarms and vehicle fires across multiple addresses including Fort Detrick sites on EO 16th Street and 209 Madison Street. Noted times range from 3:01 am to 7:26 pm with incidents at Springridge Elementary Carroll Manor Myersville Walkersville and Walkersville Lottery area. Lotto numbers 11 18 19 20 32 37 listed.
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Weather map shows snow northern New England and upstate New York
Accu Weather forecast calls for snow across much of northern New England and upstate New York. Showers and thunderstorms from southern New Hampshire to parts of Pennsylvania may cause flooding. Cooler air turns rain into flurries from Ohio to eastern Tennessee. A Rockies storm brings showers from Idaho to New Mexico.
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New Mexico
Boat death in Potomac: hypothermia not drowning
Craig James Gibson, 20, of Kearneysville WV, died after a March 26 Potomac River boating accident at Harpers Ferry. He likely died of hypothermia in 41 degree water wearing minimal clothing, with experts warning on cold water dangers and proper protective gear.
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Harpers Ferry
Craig James Gibson
Kearneysville
W.va
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Gibson
Donnie Simmons
DNR
Patty Manown
DNA
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