Death penalty urged in clinic killings case
In Pensacola Florida jurors recommended the death penalty for Paul Hill the man who ambushed abortion doctor John Bayard Britton 69 and escorts James H Barrett 74 and June Barrett 68 at a Ladies Center clinic Hill who represented himself showed no emotion as the sentence was announced and sentencing was not set Hill was convicted of murder and attempted murder The case has drawn nationwide protests with activists on both sides weighing urging or opposing execution Justice action remains pending and automatic appeal is noted
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Zhirinovsky to visit United States for talks
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the controversial Russian politician, won permission to visit the United States after a four month wait. He plans to fly to San Francisco and says Americans should hear his views directly to understand him. He condemns delays in his visa as disrespectful and argues leaders shape perceptions, not ordinary people.
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Shuttle Atlantis launches 11 day ozone mission from Cape Canaveral
Atlantis and six astronauts lifted off on an 11 day mission to study Earth atmosphere and the ozone layer. The shuttle carries seven instruments from the United States and Europe to scan the stratosphere for ozone and other chemicals from an orbit about 190 miles high. Scientists note the Antarctic ozone hole this year spans about 9 million square miles, roughly the size of North America, and the craft will fly near Cape Horn to observe it.
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Serbs lose part of strategic town Kupres in Bosnia war
Bosnian Serbs pull back from Kupres as Muslim-led government troops and Bosnian Croat allies seize at least part of the central town. Radovan Karadzic says Serbs withdrew to prepared defensive positions for a counteroffensive. U.N. could not confirm the fall.
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Jury panel set for Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles
Twelve jurors chosen with eight blacks, one white, one Hispanic and two mixedrace members. Ages 22 to 52. eight women and four men. Each side used 10 of 20 peremptory challenges amid private judge talks as race and public opinion shape the case. Opening statements planned for early January.
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Explosion injures students at Georgia high school
In Folkston Georgia a student dropped a 60mm bazooka shell in a Chariton County High School classroom, injuring at least 12. Three students are in critical condition and two in serious condition with shrapnel wounds. The blast damaged a band room and rattled homes within a quarter mile as emergency crews described a scene like a war zone.
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