Convictions in Priest Murder Over Cocaine Spree
Two Chicago men, Burrell Geralds and Fredrick Carter, were found guilty of the 1996 murder of Reverend Paul Smith, a Holy Angels School principal. Prosecutors said the killing funded an all-night cocaine binge as juries handed down first degree murder verdicts after extended trials that drew many church members.
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Cook County
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Fredrick Carter
Paul Smith
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Carter
Smith
Holy Angels School
Twin brothers hunted after deputy shooting in Penrose
In Penrose Colorado twin brothers Joel and Michael Stovall both 24 are sought after a sheriff s deputy was killed and two other officers wounded. The men escaped from a patrol car Friday near Penrose after previously being linked to a dog shooting. Deputy Jason Schwartz 26 was shot several times in the head and authorities say it is unclear if he was handcuffed or shot with his own gun.
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Colo
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Fremont County
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Richardson
Jason Schwartz
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Firefighters curb 4000-acre blaze near Bozeman evacuation eight homes
Cooler weather aided crews as a 4000-acre forest fire near Bozeman, Montana prompted evacuation of 30 homes. Separately, Hartford Civic Center suffered smoke damage from an underground vault transformer fire. The Chicago murder case moved as fourth suspect Robert Brandt, 20, pleaded guilty hours before trial.
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Nursing shortage prompts U S search for solutions
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson urged universities corporations and hospitals to seek creative ways to address a rising nursing shortage. He warned the U S could face about 500000 fewer nurses by 2020 and announced 27 million in grants to aid nursing education while outlining steps to improve training and accessibility across the sector.
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Health and Human Services
Tommy Thompson
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Georgetown University
HHS
Bobby Jindal
Labor Department
Cleopatra exhibit heads to Field Museum in Chicago
The Field Museum in Chicago hosts Cleopatra of Egypt From History to Myth opening Oct 20 and running through March 3. The 9500 square foot show features 350 artifacts from The British Museum and others, including a nose-mocked Cleopatra bust, with a high tech multimedia presentation and soundtrack.
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Field Museum
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Probation terms set for legislator in addiction case
State Rep. Ron Stephens of Troy admitted diverting schedule II substances from his pharmacy for personal use and entered an indefinite probation for a minimum of five years. The consent order requires rehab, ongoing AA attendance, random drug tests, and limits his duties as a pharmacist during probation.
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Ron Stephens
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Betty Ford Center
California
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Alcoholics Anonymous
Five Georgia men tied to large John Deere theft ring
Five Georgia men are accused of selling stolen John Deere farm equipment in a scam that stole about 500000 in merchandise from dealers across Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Deputies recovered 34 pieces worth about 500000 on the legitimate market, including a 43000 tractor, with most property returned to dealers.
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Georgia
Fayette County
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