Smith Trial to Be Televised by New Cable Court Network
The Courtroom Television Network will provide live gavel to gavel coverage of William Kennedy Smiths rape trial set for August 5 in West Palm Beach Florida. Viewers will see and hear what the jurors see and hear except the accuser’s name and face possibly altered or omitted.
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Gates retirement plan fuels reform hopes in Los Angeles
Police Chief Daryl Gates announced plans to retire in April after 14 years, sparking hopes for police reform while drawing concerns critics may be targeted. City Council members urged the mayor-appointed Police Commission to monitor Gates during his final nine months amid ongoing fallout from a Rodney King beating report.
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Lawmakers Challenge Base Closings Amid Bias Claims
Washington lawmakers pressed to derail the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission plan for 34 bases. They accused the panel of bias and possible illegality, but warned Congress may lack power to block the list. House subcommittee hearing launches lobbying as Bush approves the closures.
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UK to merge historic regiments amid defense cuts
Defense Secretary Tom King announced major reductions to the British Army. The Life Guards will merge with The Blues and Royals and other historic units will join new names as forces shrink from 160000 to about 116000 by the mid 1990s. France and Germany also plan large cuts in coming years.
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Croats and Serbs clash after peace summit failure
Fighting renewed Tuesday in eastern Croatia between Croats and Serbs, with two guardsmen killed as the federal army fights near Palaca. The violence comes after the Yugoslav peace summit failed and follows a deadly attack near Vinkovci that left 21 dead. Croatia orders federal army withdrawal while the federal presidency demands demobilization of Croatia’s defense forces.
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US weighs changes to Iraq sanctions over food access
US officials say the Bush administration is reassessing the Iraqi embargo to require payment for food imports and ensure future deliveries reach all Iraqis, amid reports of a medical crisis from shortages. Gen Horner notes air power could target Iraq if ordered, while UN aid chief warns of possible catastrophe without rapid action.
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Doomed standoff as gulf blast kills three soldiers
In Doha Kuwait three U S soldiers clearing ammunition near a camp were killed when leftover ammo exploded. The incident is linked to a July 11 depot blast that injured 53 Americans and six Britons. cause under investigation and not blamed on hostility.
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Computer failure delays shuttle Atlantis launch at Cape Canaveral
NASA delayed the Atlantis launch by over a week due to a failed computer on one engine while fueling for a nine day mission. Officials said a replacement controller will be installed, with testing planned and a mid next week target to resume countdown. The five astronauts were to deliver a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite and release a 4,600 pound satellite into orbit.
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