Tornadoes Slamm Jackson Area Killing Eight In Tennessee
A fierce storm system unleashed tornadoes across western Tennessee killing eight people and injuring at least 71. Six deaths occurred in Madison County near Jackson, where homes mobile homes and power lines were destroyed. Authorities reported extensive property damage including a new National Guard armory and helicopters at McKellar Sipes Airport.
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Ecoterrorists claim Oregon fire linked to ELF action
The Earth Liberation Front says it set the December 26 Medford blaze that damaged the U S Forest Industries headquarters, part of a protest against corporate exploitation. Damage estimated at 500000. Police will investigate. company president notes need for confirmation. ELF spokesman cites destruction of files and records as aim.
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Earth Liberation Front
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Oregon
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Portland
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CBS 60 Minutes Reports 50000 Military Spouses Victims
CBSs 60 Minutes cites Pentagon data showing about 50 000 military spouses faced domestic violence from 1992 to 1996 far higher than civilian rates. Fewer than five percent were court martialed and Pentagon stats are disputed by critics including Judge Peter MacDonald who accuses the Army of ignoring court orders.
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Kentucky
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Marines urged to take domestic abuse orders seriously
Sgt Bill Coffin was ordered to stay away from ex fiancée Ronnie Spence but violated the order and fatally shot her. Marine officials faced criticism for not enforcing protective orders. Sherry Arnold, hired to study domestic violence at Camp Pendleton California, said officers often override orders claiming to know what is best for a Marine.
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60 Minutes
Volleyball player sues NCAA before Supreme Court
Renee Smith, a former college volleyball player, argues NCAA eligibility rules violate Title IX by offering more waivers to men. She graduated early, pursued MBA and law degrees, and says the bylaw prevented continued play, shaping her legal career. The suit targets gender discrimination in federal aid programs.
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Carter Phillips
Washington
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Upstate New York
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Long Island
University of Pittsburgh
Birds misread open spaces as water in mild Buffalo winter
In Tonawanda, migratory birds misjudge parking lots as water due to a long autumn. Officials from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals warn many are fooled by open areas, delaying water intake and risking stranding as winter nears. Local observers note birds confuse reflections and heat with ponds.
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