New Mexico Governor backs drug legalization stance abroad
Gov. Gary Johnson, a Republican, urged ending the drug war during a Washington visit. He endorsed legalization under strict controls and taxation, arguing current policies imprison thousands and mislead about marijuana dangers while meeting with Students for a Sensible Drug Policy at George Washington University.
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Davidians claim feds hide Waco evidence in suit
Survivors and relatives of those who died in the 1993 Waco siege allege the government classifies or withholds key documents. They seek court review of privilege claims as trial looms next year, urging transparency on interview and final assault materials. Authorities say production is ongoing under court and congressional deadlines.
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One-of-a-kind dinosaur back to Smithsonian
The Smithsonian returns the 70 million year old Diceratops skull nicknamed Lady Di to Washington from Brigham Young University's Earth Science Museum in Provo Utah. Paleobiology chair Richard H Benson calls the find a major coup while some colleagues dispute its identity noting it may be a three horned Triceratops with a missing horn.
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Arizona tax credit for school vouchers upheld by court
The Supreme Court let Arizona continue tax breaks for donors to private school scholarships, a victory for voucher supporters. The ruling, not setting a precedent, left open future challenges while Florida advances a statewide program and Arizona’s high court had upheld the tax credit 3-2. Clint Bolick of the Institute for Justice hailed the decision as momentum for school choice.
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Drivers confess run red lights survey shows ubiquity
ORFOLK Virginia AP report finds 55.8 percent of licensed drivers admitted running red lights in a survey of 880 adults from June to August. Researchers at Old Dominion University link running red lights to speed and frustration but note high awareness of danger.
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Refugees Attack Coast Guard Intercepted Sailboat Off Key Largo
Cuban refugees on a 15 foot sailboat attacked Coast Guard officers with wooden poles a machete and a knife during interception off Key Largo. Coast Guard crews used pepper spray contained the attackers and the boat capsized sending all seven into the water. Two were pulled aboard. the rest were repatriated to Cuba.
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