Defections Highlight Pressure on Saddam Hussein Regime
Jim Hitch notes a wave of defections from Saddam's inner circle including two top military officials and daughters sought asylum in Jordan. U S backing and King Hussein’s asylum gesture raise hopes for change but warn of limited impact amid ongoing sanctions and fear-driven regime stability.
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Saddam Hussein
Jordan
Saddam
United States
Hussein of
Clinton
U.N
Iraq
Cuba
Jim Hitch
Judge critiques KSHSAA control of high school sports
Guest editorials note Sedgwick County judge criticized the Kansas State High School Activities Association for overreach while staying a ruling that allowed the group to continue. The piece urges lawmakers and Gov Graves to convene to resolve chaotic rules affecting athletes and schools statewide.
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Herald
Sedgwick County
Tufts
Kansas State, High, Schooll Activities Association
Kshsaa
Kansas
Bill Graves
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Saturday notebook on a deer, a broken car, and biking
A writer recalls losing a car to deer damage and a long body shop delay, then borrows a bicycle. He relearns riding with effort at age forty, compares driving and cycling health, and notes the bike now rests in Herald storage as spring nears and deer remain jumpy on highways.
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Herald
West Seventh Street
Main
Hickory
the Herald
Deer-Mobile
Conflicted jury weighs Beverly Heard Reynolds case
The jurors face a split view after Beverly Heard's testimony about a 16 year old relationship with Mel Reynolds. She admits consensual sex but questions jail, while defense and prosecution both argue the case reflects legal and moral complexities. The outcome remains in doubt as jurors consider counts, context, and public perception.
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Beverly
Mel Reynolds
Reynolds
Mel
Sweet 16
Mr. Reynolds
Cook County
Jack O'Malley
Chicago
Rosenberg
O.J. Simpson
Washington
Mama Tucker
Simpson
TV lawyers teach real lessons from courtroom scripts
AP writer Laurie Asseo notes how mid-1960s soap writers like Warren Swanson shaped courtroom accuracy while boosting legal insight for real defense work. Law profs and consultants say strong openings, selective detail, and authentic jargon can reveal truth without overloading jurors.
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Laurie Asseo
Associated Press
5 Ashington
Chicago
Warren Swanson
Swanson
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