Prison for life for woman in daughter’s ex-boyfriend murder plot
Dora Cisneros, 60, was sentenced to life in prison for a federal murder-for-hire scheme involving two hitmen from Mexico. She had previously received life for the 1993 death of Joey Fischer, but was released when an appeals court overturned the conviction in state court due to insufficient jury instructions.
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Teamsters President Carey expelled by independent board
A federal board expelled Teamsters President Ron Carey for an illegal fund raising scheme to boost his 1996 reelection over James Hoffa. The Independent Review Board found $885,000 moved to third party political groups. board split on intent versus negligence. Carey and Hamilton deny awareness. charges and indictments ensued.
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Cambodian election results delayed amid fraud allegations
Cambodian election officials postponed preliminary results from parliamentary elections fueling claims of fraud by challenger Sam Rainsy. Observers called delays technical, while Hun Sen supporters keep hope of a legitimate outcome. Joint International Observers Group urged acceptance of results.
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Kosovo Albanian rebel leader speaks on aims and rival factions
On the road to Prizren Kosovo the Kosovo Liberation Army commander known as the Lion describes his faction’s hard line goal of independence. He cites three branches within the KLA including extremists who seek a Greater Albania. He condemns Rugova Milosevic and hints at broader regional aims.
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Quintuplets born nine weeks early in Chile
In Santiago over the weekend a private Las Condes Clinic delivered three boys and two girls by Caesarean section nine weeks early. Weighing 2.62 to 2.87 pounds, the siblings are reported to be doing very well without breathing aid. Parents are Rodrigo Oporto and Claudia Ciudad, both 30, psychologists.
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