House Democrats push surveillance bill through two committees
Democrats advance their government eavesdropping bill through two committees with minor changes, setting up a clash with the Bush administration over retroactive telecom immunity. Bush vows to veto if immunity is not included and warns the bill could weaken terrorism-fighting efforts.
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Devlin used fourth kidnapping to pressure Shawn Hornbeck
Michael Devlin, already jailed for abducting Shawn Hornbeck in 2002, forced the boy to accompany the kidnapping of a second child, Ben Ownby, to deepen control. Prosecutors describe Shawn as terrified and unable to flee, while Devlin framed both boys as equally “in trouble” as the case satisfied his predatory pattern and he faced four additional life sentences.
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Shawn Devlin
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Four wounded as suspended student opens fire at Cleveland school
A 14-year-old suspended student at SuccessTech Academy fired eight shots with two revolvers inside a downtown Cleveland high school, wounding four and then killing himself. Police found ammunition and knives in a bathroom. witnesses described a chaotic escape as students hid under desks and in closets. The shooter Asa H Coon had threats and prior suspensions, prompting concerns about metal detector effectiveness. Detective notes include past mental health issues and juvenile facility history.
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NASA weighs wing panel issue delaying Discovery launch
NASA is studying possible degradation of three reinforced carbon panels on Discovery’s wing edges and weighing a replacement before liftoff. Data and safety reviews continue as managers decide whether to delay the Oct. 23 launch for wing work or proceed with current plans based on remaining testing and engineering input.
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