Morales seeks Supreme Court delay of Texas senate primary
Texas Attorney General Dan Morales asks the U S Supreme Court for an emergency halt to the March 10 Texas Senate primary while challenges to the redistricting map are unresolved. He argues the district court plan lacks clear jurisdiction and a higher ruling is pending, with Democratic leaders alleging partisan manipulation by Judge James Nowlin.
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Stormy California forecast raises flood defense actions
A major Pacific storm looms as California braces for more rain after floods that dumped over a foot in LA area. Malibu orders 10,000 sandbags while crews scramble to protect homes and roads. Three traffic deaths and two drownings reported as mudslide traps a pregnant woman.
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Los Angeles
California
Senate leaks probe seeks Newsday source
A Senate special counsel examining how Anita Hill's sexual harassment allegations against Justice Clarence Thomas were leaked to the press asked a Newsday reporter to identify how he obtained the first published account. Fleming refused to discuss the investigation.
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Anita F. Hill
Clarence Thomas
Newsday
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Retail sales rise in January signals economic rebound
Commerce Department reports retail sales up 0.6 percent in January the largest gain in eight months. Analysts view the increase as a potential early sign the economy and labor market may be poised for improvement, with Fed officials hinting at further action if needed.
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John M. Albertine
Washington
David Jones
Federal Reserve
Susan Phillips
Fed
Six pupils test positive for AIDS at Texas school
In a small Rivercrest district about 100 miles north, six students at a Texas school tested positive for the AIDS virus. Officials say they do not know when where or why tests were conducted. Counseling was offered after the October results.
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Bogata
Rivercrest
Night Lives catapult aims to launch rats for farms and ships
An Oakland startup unveils a rapid rodent cage launcher called Night Lives that flings rats up to 50 feet into a container after triggering an infrared sensor. Backers say intended uses include farms, warehouses, and ships, with a projected price of 350 to 400 dollars, though the device is not yet on sale.
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