Gunmen attack Mubarak motorcade in Addis Ababa incident
Gunmen opened fire on President Hosni Mubarak's motorcade on arrival in Ethiopia for the OAU summit. Four attackers were killed, with conflicting reports about casualties among security forces and suspects. Mubarak escaped unharmed and returned to Cairo, praising his safety.
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Warnings fill air on hogs in North Carolina
A standing room room crowd at the Neuse River Foundation meeting in New Bern Craven County Library heard dire warnings about the environmental impact of the expanding hog industry. Speakers urged grassroots action to curb growth until risks are better understood, citing political influence of producers and a call to vote. Robert Morgan of Lillington recalled his nuisance suit against a 10,000 head Johnston County farm and urged turnout at the ballot box as the spill of 25 million gallons occurred recently.
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Officials rule out act of God in hog waste spill
State environmental officials say a dam break that released millions of gallons of hog waste into the New River was not caused by an act of God. Investigators are examining whether soil weakness from heavy rainfall last week contributed to the failure, with rainfall not matching a 25-year, 24-hour event.
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North Carolina sales tax breaks grow with little review
State exemptions to the six percent tax have multiplied, creating dozens of loopholes. Businesses and advocates press for more, while few breaks are canceled. In 1992 exemptions totaled at least 185 million and may top 420 million yearly. The levy funds about 30 percent of annual state operations, amid ongoing debate over fairness and scope.
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Vote chaos marks Haiti local and legislative elections
In Port au Prince chaos and disorganization marred Haiti's first local and legislative ballots in nearly five years. Protests and threats deterred hundreds of thousands from voting as polling stations failed to open on time. Officials began ballot counting late Sunday, with results unlikely for eight to ten days amid concerns over the election's legitimacy and prospects for a free presidential vote later this year.
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State of mind at issue as trial starts
District Attorney McFadyen told Craven County jurors that Michael Skeels had an intelligent discussion with investigators hours after allegedly murdering retired Air Force colonel Elbert Rosevelt Stokes. The defense contends Skeels was intoxicated and memory impaired. trial for first degree murder and related charges is expected to last three weeks with death penalty sought. Skeels showed no odor of alcohol to deputies at first encounter.
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Nation Ex-chief justice Burger dies at 87
Former Chief Justice Warren E Burger, the 15th Supreme Court chief, served 1969 to 1986 and died at 87. A conservative jurist praised by liberals, he authored rulings desegregation, access to courts, and women’s protections, and ordered Nixon to surrender Watergate tapes. He led judicial reform efforts and pioneered court management, advancing technology and training.
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