Murray State dorm fire leaves student dead and 16 hurt
An arson fire at Murray State University dormitory broke out about 2:30 a.m. on the fourth floor despite extra guards after a previous weekend blaze. Michael H. Minger, 19, of Niceville, Florida, died. Michael W. Priddy, 21, of Paducah, was critically injured. Four teens and a firefighter also suffered injuries as rescuers pulled students from windows. Police search for a suspect as investigators confirm arson.
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Murray
Murray State University
Western Kentucky
Susan Klimchak
State Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet
Michael H. Minger
Niceville
Fla
Michael W. Priddy
Paducah
Five youths charged in 6 year old girl's case
AKRON Ohio. A 6 year old girl was repeatedly hurt by five other youths ages 8 to 14. Four boys ages 8 11 13 and 14 and a 12 year old girl were arrested. They pleaded innocent in Juvenile Court. The incidents occurred at multiple places over the summer. Sgt. Dave Van Pelt said they understood the gravity of the situation.
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Akron, Ohio
Dave van Pelt
van Pelt
Two Teens Die In Wilson NC Car Bus Crash
A sports car collided with a Wilson area school bus injuring several students and killing the two 17 year old occupants. Investigators cite excessive speed as a possible factor while the bus driver sustained a wrist bruise.
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New Jersey
Donald Hughes
Grandmother freed after 16 years in error
Loretta Randley, 58, jailed for a manslaughter sentence from 16 years earlier, was freed after a state clemency board commuted her time served. Prolonged mix up meant she never reported to prison and spent years at home raising five grandchildren while attending church.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Loretta Randley
Randley
Stacey Dougan
Hartman Delano Poitier
Poitier
Ex Albanian omits immunity lift seeks arrest
Albania parliament votes to lift immunity of former president Sali Berisha clearing the way for arrest on charges he tried to overthrow the government. Riots followed Azem Hajdari's killing with three dead and many injured as internationals urge a cooling off period and cautious steps.
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Tirana
Albania
Sali Berisha
Berisha
Fatos Nano
Azem Hajdari
FDA approves new AIDS treatment Sustiva in once-daily form
The FDA approves DuPont's efavirenz, a once daily AIDS drug with similar effectiveness to protease inhibitors when paired with older meds. It could reduce pill burden though critics urge affordable pricing and careful switching guidance.
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FDA
Washington
Food and Drug Administration
DuPont Pharmaceuticals
Heidi Jolson
Anthony Fauci
National Institutes of Health
DuPont
Mexico flood toll rises as aid rush begins
President Ernesto Zedillo said the Chiapas floods are grave but under control as the government speeds aid to hundreds of thousands lacking food or shelter. About 450,000 homeless and 162 deaths were reported with 250,000 likely to relocate and up to 25,000 low-cost homes needed.
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Tapachula
Mexico
Ernesto Zedillo
Zedillo
Chiapas
Massachusetts
Suspected drug gang target in Ensenada massacre coma
In Ensenada Mexican soldiers guard the hospital room of Fermin Castro who lies in a coma with bullet wounds from the murder of 18 relatives. A journalist linked Castro to a feared drug gang, while authorities have not tied the massacre to drugs. Survivors include 12 year old Mario Alberto Flores and 15 year old Viviana Flores.
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Ensenada
Mexico
Fermin Castro
Castro
Zeta
Sandra
Francisco Flores Altamirano
Mario Alberto Flores
Viviana Flores
Iran Silent on U S Overture Amid Nuclear Tensions
The Clinton administration sought dialogue with Iran while Iran’s government stayed noncommittal. The State Department reaffirmed U S interest in talks but kept that no policy change or precondition. Madeleine Albright planned a meeting with Iran’s Kamal Kharazi at a U N event in New York.
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Washington
Iran
Clinton
U.S
State Department
United States
James P. Rubin
Congress
Madeleine Albright
New York
Kamal Kharazi
U.N
Kofi Annan
Afghanistan
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