Greenpeace protesters chain to Exxon Mediterranean rudder
Two Greenpeace activists secured themselves to the Exxon Mediterranean’s rudder with a metal chain and suction cups in San Diego. Police removed them with bolt cutters and nine protesters were arrested for trespassing. The tanker, formerly the Exxon Valdez, faced delays but departed after dawn en route to Singapore and the Mediterranean.
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Illinois resumes capital punishment in first execution in 28 years
Charles Walker, 50, died by injection at Stateville Prison in Illinois first execution since 1962. He admitted killing Kevin Paule and Sharon Winker during a 1983 $40 holdup. Court challenges failed as Gov. Monday refused clemency.
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