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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1997
Page
3
Government researchers report a sharp rise in deformed frogs toads and salamanders since 1995 and call for rigorous studies plus public reports to explain amphibian declines. Denny Fenn of the USGS urges thorough investigations amid growing observations.
The family of the former babysitter accused Michael Kennedy of an outrageous breach of trust and asked prosecutors to drop the statutory rape inquiry. Robert Popeo, their attorney, said continuing the case is not in the young woman’s best interests. The 19 year old, now a Boston University student, was advised by psychotherapists against pursuing the matter. Kennedy is the son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
In New York, scientists report finding a gene linked to a rare migraine form and possibly involved in common migraine causes. With about 23 million Americans affected, the discovery clarifies genetic contributions and could guide future treatments.
In Trenton New Jersey a jury imposed the death penalty on Jesse K Timmendequas for the murder rape and kidnapping of 7 year old Megan Kanka The case spurred Megan s Law and tougher sex crime controls nationwide The 236 year old defendant showed little emotion as the verdict was delivered and spectators applauded outside the courthouse.
In Tampa, three teens died after a prank uprooted a stop sign. Three 18-year-old friends faced manslaughter convictions and were sentenced to 15 years each, with one receiving 30 years suspended for half. The judge expressed heartbreak for both families as sobs filled the courtroom.
At the Denver summit Russia joins the eight nation circle as an equal partner. Clinton praises Boris Yeltsin for democracy and reforms while Russia gains entry to the Paris Club debt talks. Leaders discuss Bosnia and global economic integration.
About 3.4 million Americans registered to vote under the motor voter law by mail or when renewing licenses, yet turnout in the last presidential election fell. The FEC noted 73 percent registration in 1996, 18.8 million total, with gains concentrated in the South and independent or third party registrants rising.
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