Editorial: should owner be guilty when dogs kill a child
The Kansas Supreme Court will rule on whether Sabine Davidson can be held liable for murder after her three Rottweilers killed an 11 year old, amid warnings she failed to confine them. The piece argues owners must face liability and that twelve years in prison reflects the harm to Christopher Wilson and the community.
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China spying report links theft to Clinton era politics
A declassified House committee report alleges China stole U.S. military secrets for decades and gained advanced missile tech with help from Loral Space and Hughes Electronics. It accuses Clinton and Gore of accepting illegal Chinese donations and links a White House meeting to funding from Chinese sources amid claims of the greatest national security breach and a tarnished presidential legacy.
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Death row freed after DNA proves innocence in Illinois case
The Chicago woman raped and killed in 1985 is central to the case of Ronald Jones, once sentenced to death but cleared after DNA showed semen not from him. He becomes the 12th Illinois death-row inmate freed in twelve years, prompting calls to end capital punishment amid broader critiques of racial bias in the system. NATO pressures on Kosovo raise additional global concerns as NATO contemplates strategy shifts and possible Serbian compliance, with prolonged conflict and potential outcomes under review.
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No Tobacco Ads and the Salina Journal Policy
The columnist argues tobacco ads should be banned but notes the Salina Journal has long refused tobacco advertising. He acknowledges the industry’s reach and the settlement’s impact on ads, praises the publisher for reversing stance, and suggests using ad revenue to fund anti tobacco spots. He condemns industry deceit and urges using funds for public health messaging.
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Apology for American children by Kathleen Parker
Kathleen Parker delivers a candid column from the Orlando Sentinel in which she apologizes to American children for societal failings. She critiques parenting, schooling, and public policy, urging stronger adult guidance, family stability, and responsible behavior to counter social pathologies.
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