OJ defense shifts attack to policeman during murder trial
In Los Angeles AP report the defense moves to obtain Detective Mark Fuhrman’s personnel and military records claiming racism and an attempted frame. They argue hidden facts affected the search warrant while arguing the glove evidence ties to Simpson’s Brentwood estate as his trial opens September 19.
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Russia launches Kosmos 2290 military satellite
ITAR-Tass reports Russia launched the Kosmos 2290 military satellite from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. The satellite entered orbit almost exactly as planned with no further details provided. Baikonur, central to Russia space activity, remains part of a dispute with Kazakhstan since 1991.
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Bosnian Serbs Reject Peace Plan in Referendum
Bosnian Serbs voted overwhelmingly against a peace plan backed by the United States and allies, amid fierce fighting near Sarajevo. Turnout exceeded 90 percent of 1.2 million eligible voters as leaders warned the plan would split Serb holdings to 49 percent and 51 percent for a Croat-Muslim federation, threatening unification with Serbia.
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Tornadoes Hit Wisconsin Towns Killing Four, Damaging 24 Homes
A weekend tornado carved a 13 mile path through Big Flats Wisconsin killing a couple and injuring more than 40. Four deaths were confirmed as 24 homes were destroyed and over 170 damaged. Adams County estimates damage at 4.5 million with 500 homes left without power. State workers assisted in cleanup.
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Rights group says China uses live prisoners for organs
Human Rights Watch Asia charges that executed prisoners provide most organs used in China’s transplants. The report claims consent is coerced or skipped, some organs are removed before or during death, and bodies kept alive to aid transplantation. It calls for banning prisoner organs and abolishing the death penalty.
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Americans seek to adopt Rwandan orphans amid new hurdles
Amid Rwanda’s ban on foreign adopions and two year reunification goals, Americans like Jean Seeley pursue adoption. Relief groups caution that thousands of children remain orphaned or separated, with tracing and safety concerns delaying or ending adoptions.
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Lawmakers urge incremental health reform ahead of recess
Washington lawmakers say Congress should pass modest health reform when it returns from summer break, with support from a White House adviser for measures moving toward universal coverage. Rep. Lee Hamilton and Sen. Richard Lugar caution that passage is uncertain amid public fear of reform and ongoing Senate debates on related issues.
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