Marines deploy with 24th MEU aboard USS Wasp in region
Pentagon spokesman said the duration of the mission could not be set. The 24th MEU joins USS Wasp after training with 650 Camp Lejeune Marines. The unit comprises Battalion Landing Team 3/6 under Lt Col Dave Young, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 under Lt Col Steve Tagg, and MEU Service Support Group 24 under Lt Col Bob Semmler. Equipment includes CH-46E CH-53E AH-1W UH-1N helicopters and 105mm and 155mm howitzers, light armor, and amphibious assault vehicles with 50 caliber weapons.
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Clinton unveils new Haiti refugee policy shift
The administration adopts a fourth approach to Haitian refugees. U S Coast Guard intercepts over 12 500 Haitians in 12 days with 3 247 on Monday and 2 602 on Tuesday. Sea arrivals redirected to safe haven camps in Panama Antigua and Dominica to accept asylum seekers. Washington offers aid to Caribbean Community members in exchange for cooperation.
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Capsized refugee boat haunts Haitian exodus scene
In Riviere Salee Haiti a capsized 20 foot boat left dozens dead and a survivor Michael Pierre searched hours for his brother Serge’s body amid debris and a makeshift memorial. Coast Guard interceptions rise as Haitians flee corruption poverty and repression.
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Pamlico County Board Considers Revisions to Fire Ordinance
Board Chairman Johnnie Tripp urged reconsideration of the proposed ordinance. County Manager Bill Rice was asked to obtain and read a copy at the meeting to clarify the proposal. Fire marshal Brinson supported the ordinance while Muse Prescott Tripp and Edsel Hunnings opposed. Wharton and Jenelle were absent.
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Israel to extend civilian control handover in West Bank
Article reports plans to transfer civilian authority in health education agriculture tourism and taxation to the West Bank as part of early empowerment following self rule in Gaza and Jericho. This step aims to expand Palestinian self governance across territories while maintaining security considerations.
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Driver loses big suit against rap star Tupac Shakur
A Los Angeles judge struck a $25 million damage claim from limo driver De Leon’s lawsuit against rapper Tupac Shakur and Fox, pending further research. De Leon alleges he was beaten in a Fox Television Studios parking lot after a taping of In Living Color. Shakur admits marijuana use. says driver crawled into trunk for what looked like a weapon.
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Gore moderates meeting on men's role in families
Vice President Al Gore moderates the third annual Family Reunion Conference in Nashville Tennessee. The event is sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and the Children Youth and Families Consortium at the University of Minnesota. Also appearing are Tipper Gore Carol Rasco and Jesse Jackson.
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Local resident asks about Croatan NF smoke exposure
Kimberly Orr, secretary for Applegate Architects in New Bern, voices concern over recurring smoke from the Croatan National Forest fire and asks what actions can be taken. She notes smoke in her home and expresses uncertainty about possible remedies.
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Family friend convicted in NY abuse case linked to Katie Beers
Reeves has 24 acting credits. In Riverhead NY a family friend was convicted of sexually abusing Katie Beers, who testified she was abused up to eight times at age eight. Salinghiller, husband of Katie’s godmother, faced two sexual abuse and two endangerment counts and was jailed. John Esposito pleaded guilty to kidnapping and faces sentence in July and August. Katie, now in foster care, is thriving.
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Agassi stood by Shields during foot surgery recovery
Andre Agassi showed Brooke Shields he was more than a casual date, staying by her side through a lengthy foot surgery recovery. Shields recalls, even when she was bedridden and vomiting, he carried her to the bathroom and remained supportive during her return from injury. He recently exited Wimbledon as she worked on films The Seventh Floor and Running Wild.
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Cop in Playboy stirs unrest on New York streets
New York officers clash over a colleague Carol Shaya nude spread in Playboy August. Detective Vivian Potter scorches the idea and insists honesty is daily earned on the street. Also noted: Tony Curtis’ son Nicholas Curtis dies after seizure, and other veteran obituaries.
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New York
Carol Shaya
Vivian Potter
Hair debate in Simpson murder hearing ends with 40 to 100 hairs
In the preliminary hearing, prosecutors demand 40 to 100 hairs for scientific analysis while Shapiro defends giving up only one. The judge approves 40 to 100 hairs after it emerges a Shapiro expert had urged both one and 30 to 100 hairs, revealing the clash over hair evidence. The episode offers a televised, educational glimpse into courtroom strategy.
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