Greek tanker captain charged in Narragansett Bay spill
Jakovas Georgadis, 43, captain of a two Greek tanker implicated in spilling 420000 gallons of heating oil into Narragansett Bay, was arrested in Providence on two misdemeanor counts under the Clean Water Act and Refuse Act. Each count carries up to a year in prison and a fine up to 10000 or double damages, Coast Guard estimated at 1.6 million.
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Jakovas Georgadis
U.S
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Coast Guard
Delaware
House backs bill to free jailed mother in custody case
The House passed 376 to 24 a retroactive measure to shield prosecutors in DC from civil contempt without a trial after a judge jailed Dr Elizabeth Morgan nearly two years for refusing to reveal her daughter Hilary location. The bill requires filing contempt charges and may grant bail.
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Elizabeth Morgan
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Eric Foretich
Morgan
Foretich
Defense funds restored for Marine aircraft and F-14D jet
The House Armed Services Committee voted to restore about 64 billion dollars for defense procurement, saving the Marine Corps V-22 Osprey and the F-14D Tomcat. Two amendments, including one for the B-2 budget, were adopted as part of the measure after a tied vote on the main amendment.
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Washington
House Armed Services Committee
Bush Administration
Patricia Schroeder
D-Colo
Ron Dellums
D-Calif
Fires Scorch 37000 Acres Across Two States
Two fast moving wildfires in drought ravaged Southern California forced evacuations for about 2,500 residents in Antelope Valley as an out of control blaze burned two homes and damaged another. A separate Lake Elsinore blaze bordered by forest spread to 4,000 acres, triggering evacuations for around 200 families amid shifting winds.
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Cleveland National Forest
Court delays making abortion decision in high court stalemate
Reporters and advocates watched as the Supreme Court delayed ruling on Roe v Wade amid anticipated decisions on Webster and related cases. Justice Rehnquist signaled possible Monday announcements or further arguments, with a decision likely delayed into 199. The scene outside the court showed opposing signs as crowds waited, while a separate government project prompted remarks on safe nuclear waste transport ahead of opening WIPP.
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