Bomb demolition eyed for Oklahoma federal building
Oklahoma City officials say a controlled blast using 100 pounds of dynamite will bring down the damaged Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, eight seconds of impact slated before 10 a.m. Residents may be traumatized by another blast, officials say. Suspect Terry Nichols faces a preliminary hearing today as his case may go to a grand jury. The death toll stands at 167, with a nurse among the rescue victims.
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House OKs cable rate deregulation bill in panel
The House panel advanced a major telecommunications reform bill dialing back cable rate protections. The measure would deregulate rates and open markets to cross ownership, with key amendments delayed for full committee and Senate consideration.
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San Diego hijacker steals tank and roams streets
A man hijacked an M60 tank from a National Guard armory in San Diego and crushed cars and utility poles before crashing on a freeway. Police shot and killed Shawn Nelson. no bystanders were harmed as around 5,100 customers lost power. Witnesses described widespread damage and confusion during the high speed rampage.
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National Guard
Kelly Bird
Shawn Nelson
Gale
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San Diego Gas and Electric
Bill Pinol
Lisa Zalauski
Nelson
Skip DiCerchio
NRA apologizes for controversial letter on agents
NRA backs away from describing federal agents as jack booted thugs. Wayne LaPierre says words were misinterpreted as applying to all federal law enforcement, apologizing for the broad brush. The flap follows Bush resignation in protest and Clinton criticism. Rep. Dingell calls the letter ludicrous and offensive.
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National Rifle Association
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LaPierre
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Clinton
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Blood evidence strengthens Simpson guilt theory, experts say
AP reports that prosecutors present a “trail of blood” tying O J Simpson and two victims to the Ford Bronco and a bloody glove. DNA analyst Gary Sims described mixed blood types on the Bronco center console, glove notch, and stains at Nicole Brown Simpson’s condo, with sock evidence at the bed.
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O.J. Simpson
Mark Fuhrman
Simpson
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