Early hurricane Alberta threatens Florida coast
Florida faces evacuation orders for more than 20,000 people as Alberto unexpectedly strengthened into a hurricane threat along the Gulf Coast. Gov. Jeb Bush declared an emergency, enabling National Guard deployment and price gouging laws. Forecasters warned of possible landfall early today with warnings from Daytona Beach to the Georgia line.
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Federal judge strikes down voter initiative on Hanford waste
A U S federal court voided Washington voters 2004 initiative barring sending more radioactive waste to Hanford until cleanup is complete. The government argued the rule conflicted with Atomic Energy Act and interstate commerce authority in a suit by the federal government.
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Judge Shot at Reno Courthouse in Broadside Incident
A family court judge, Chuck Weller, was shot in the chest near a third floor window at the Mills B. Lane Justice Center in Reno Nevada. He remained conscious and was hospitalized in serious condition. Police searched surrounding parking structures with a SWAT team's help as six blocks were closed. Annie Allison Weller’s secretary was lightly wounded by debris. Authorities say no suspects are yet identified and speculate the shooter could be someone unhappy with a custody ruling.
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Ex-convict found guilty of 1996 rapes in New York
Leroy Johnson, 39, was convicted on eight counts for raping and robbing two young women in their home in 1996. He faces up to 25 years on each rape count and is to be sentenced June 27. DNA evidence weighed heavily. victims cried as jurors commented.
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