Prison riot at California prison injures inmates in lockdown
In Lancaster California more than 300 inmates clashed in a yard riot leaving five in critical condition. The facility has been under lockdown since December after a guard was beaten. White inmates fought among themselves prompting attacks across racial groups as inmates regain privileges.
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Teen pleads in killing in Paterson case
A 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the June 20 death of Hector Robles in Paterson New Jersey. He faces three years in juvenile prison and will testify against 12 fellow teens after prosecutors say the group beat Robles to death in an industrial area near their school. The youth admitted kicking Robles once or twice and witnessed others participating.
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Prosecutors Appeal Overturned Death Sentence in Abu Jamal Case
Prosecutors filed a brief notice of intent to appeal Friday, freezing U.S. District Judge William Yohn's ruling that Mumia Abu-Jamal deserves a new sentencing hearing due to errors in 1982 jury instructions. A separate Haverhill indictment cites robbery as the motive in the slaying of two Dartmouth professors.
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California Lottery Faces Scratcher Prize Contention
Sacramento AP report says California lottery sold many scratcher tickets after top prizes were claimed. A suit alleges false advertising. officials say 11 Scratcher games since 1996 stayed active post prize. The lottery now limits sales after a major prize and adds disclaimers.
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Troubled Osprey to take wing again
The V-22 Osprey will resume flight tests in April after more than a year grounded following two fatal crashes. Tests over about two years will exclude troops aboard. Marines aim to replace Vietnam era helicopters with a faster, quieter aircraft.
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Pentagon slows Osprey production after crash probe
Defense spokesman Pete Aldridge says regular reviews of test results will guide progress as the Pentagon cuts Osprey output to the minimum sustaining level. Next year 11 aircraft are funded with 1.044 billion dollars, while an independent panel affirmed overall technology but flagged software glitches and engine casing hydraulic issues.
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Bush signs retirement legislation for railroad fund
President Bush signed the Railroad Retirement and Survivors Improvement Act of 2001, allowing a $15 billion railroad retirement fund to be invested in stocks and bonds. The law lowers payroll taxes for rail firms, lets workers with 30 years retire at 60, and boosts surviving spouses' benefits by about $300 monthly.
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