Saddam pardons political prisoners in surprise amnesty
Saddam Hussein ordered amnesty for political prisoners in a surprise move aimed at softening human rights criticism and easing sanctions. The Iraqi News Agency gave few details on numbers or freeing methods, but thousands were expected to benefit. In Moscow, Russian negotiators hailed a ceasefire step with Chechen rebels, though shooting continued. In Washington, Rep Bill Zeliff claimed the government killed over 80 people at Waco, drawing sharp reactions from Rep Charles Schumer.
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Church handyman charged with capital murder in shooting spree
Fort Worth Texas AP A church handyman identified as 51 year old John Wheat is jailed on two counts of capital murder for the deaths of two girls aged six and eight during a Sunday morning rampage that also wounded their mother a 20 month old child an off duty security guard a police officer and a bystander Wheat reportedly opened fire after learning the mother planned to report molestation allegations Police said the victims included Angela Anderson 28 Jesse Cranfield 33 and Angela Jay 32 all seriously injured while Wheat who also belonged to the Citizens on Patrol program operated at Travis Avenue Baptist Church
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Man charged in suffocation death of sleeping toddler
In Ocala Florida Kelvin Hagins 23 faces manslaughter charges after a 1-year-old boy sleeping on a couch suffocated beneath Hagins 170 pound body. A woman babysitter found Hagins still asleep as police arrived. Bail set at 100000. unclear if Hagins lived there.
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Medicare's uncertain future 30 years after birth
Independence Missouri hosts a national town hall marking Medicare's 30th anniversary. Seniors like Leo and Barbara Kazma urge spending cuts across programs, while politicians defend reforms to prevent bankruptcy. Attendees linked satellite events in Boston and other cities as Donna Shalala and David Bonier defend protections for seniors. Luci Johnson attends, noting Medicare is not a cure-all but remains vital.
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