Man jailed on 250000 bond for stuffing toddler in microwave
Bridgeport Michigan police report a man, 22-year-old Gerald L Salais, charged after allegedly placing his 22 month old daughter Jessica in a microwave oven as discipline. The oven was not turned on and the motivation remains undisclosed. Jessica sustained bruising but was not seriously harmed and was later placed in her grandmother's custody. The incident occurred May 28 at the grandmother's home.
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Prosecution weighs grand jury in Tennessee car death case
In McMinnville Tennessee a prosecutor weighed a grand jury probe into Jennie Bain 20 after her two young sons died after being left in a parked car in 89 degree heat. Bain was not charged Tuesday witnesses said she appeared intoxicated when she brought the children to a hospital where they died. Blood alcohol results were not immediately available. Rainy weather kept the children outside a motel while Bain was with friends and witnesses said she periodically checked the car.
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Jurors React to Autopsy Photos in Simpson Trial
In Los Angeles jurors and alternates showed emotion as autopsy photos of Nicole Brown Simpson, taken shortly after her murder, were described. OJ Simpson wept at the defense table, while defense attorney Carl Douglas offered consolation during the testimony.
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Los Angeles
O.J. Simpson
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Two Americans lose Iraq appeal on illegal entry case
In Nicosia an Iraqi appeals court upheld eight year prison terms for two Americans convicted of illegally entering Iraq. The ruling left room for further appeals, though authorities indicated chances of success were slim. The timing of the ruling was not disclosed.
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Cyprus
Iraq
al- Jumhuriyya
Clinton Concedes on Terrorism Bill Amid Gun Fight
Washington Senate action clears path for final passage after Clinton accepts GOP limits on appeals by death row inmates. Democrats remove most gun amendments as bill gains momentum toward a vote on the terrorism measure.
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Senate
Clinton
Justice expands probe of cigarette ads on TV
The Justice Department widens its civil suit against Philip Morris for televised Marlboro ads during pro sports. The company agrees to move Marlboro branding away from sidelines and entrances in baseball, football, basketball and hockey telecasts. An activist doctor and critics urge broader action and question sponsorship practices.
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Office of Consumer Litigation
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Baby Found Alive In Medical Waste Bag In Seattle
A two month premature baby girl was found alive inside a medical waste bag after EMS believed she had died in a miscarriage. The infant, in critical condition, was secured in a bag and transported to Children's Hospital while the teenager and parents, unnamed, faced questions about the pregnancy.
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Court upholds cable rate rules in landmark ruling
A federal appeals court upheld the FCC price rules that have kept cable rates down since 1993. Industry leaders urge Congress to pass broad telecom legislation to remove price regulation. The court found the rules consistent with congressional intent and not arbitrary, noting $3.5 billion in customer savings and no First Amendment violation.
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National Cable Television Association
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District of Columbia
Federal Communications Commission
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