Insanity ruling questions role of video games in crime
A Florida teen stabbed a classmate 22 times after playing Mortal Kombat for hours. Tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity, he is to be confined in a psychiatric hospital for at least six months, raising debate on whether the game influenced the act and if society can excuse crime with such rationales.
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Primary race guidance and voter registration notes
The article urges voters to learn about half the candidates by party for the upcoming primary, noting six Republicans and five Democrats among gubernatorial contenders. It reminds readers registration closes July 18 and promotes party affiliation to choose from major-party candidates. It mentions independent nominees and election timing on August 2.
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NO KIDDING Karl Van Asset items end in death
A World Features Syndicate brief lists six humorous yet fatal ends for famous figures including Daniel Boone Claudius Kit Carson Geronimo Balzac and Sherwood Anderson attributed to various mishaps and overindulgences.
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Clinton health care fax fuels editor’s broadside on government
A newspaper editor condemns a 13 page fax from the Executive Office of the President promoting universal health care. He questions cost, claims it’s partisan advertising, and argues public relations waste harms trust in government. He urges editors to resist publicity spins and cites state responses.
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Disney park clash over Virginia churchyard history
A Virginia churchyard by Manassas hosts graves linked to Civil War figures as Disney plans a large development and potential theme park nearby. Critics warn the project would reshape a defining landscape near Route 15 and the Fredericksburg battlefield area, while supporters argue growth is inevitable.
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Early ads show worried senators eyeing attack warfare
Senate campaigns heated as Democrats like Sasser, Kennedy, Feinstein, and Bingaman launch early TV ads in a bid to defend seats and counter GOP pressure for gains. Bill Frist funds a HD ad assault, while Sasser touts budget wins and values like school prayer and welfare reform.
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