Tasteless Video Stirs Controversy Over Columbine Tape
Jefferson County Colorado released an edited tape from the Columbine High School shooting moments, drawing outrage from grieving parents led by Beth Nimmo. The video shows blood in the library and evidence cards, is sold for 25 dollars, and funds may go to lawsuits while officials weigh how to respond.
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Republicans Rally Against Reno Over Elian Raid
Republicans in Congress pledge investigations into Attorney General Reno over the pre-dawn Elian Gonzalez raid while polls show most Americans support the tactics. The clash highlights GOP unity and risk of political backlash as Democrats joke about investigations to lift poll numbers.
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D-Calif
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Syzygy Doomsday Talk Sparks Weekend Hype
The column jokes about a planetary alignment and doomsday fears tied to a Thursday to May 15 lineup of Earth and planets. It notes skeptics scoff at predictions, cites a Georgia move for safety, and ends by riffing on why alien contact would land in a Georgia corn field, all in a light, satirical tone.
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Microsoft antitrust ruling sparks consumer critique debate
A reader challenges the ruling that Microsoft is a monopoly accusing judges of fiction and questioning why consumers are harmed when alternatives exist. The letter praises Gates’s impact while contrasting Janet Reno with Bill Gates, referencing jobs, innovation, and Waco.
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