Fisheries panel weighs licensing and enforcement reforms
The North Carolina panel debates licensing rules and enforcement amid a two year commercial fishing moratorium and concerns over illegal seafood sales. The group aims to draft recommendations to streamline licensing, curb juvenile bycatch, and clarify who counts as a commercial fisherman as it nears the moratorium end.
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Trial details grow murky in Peterson case and gun handling
Expert testimony notes lack of .25 caliber shell evidence and questions about blood dispersion. Hunter remains free on 50 000 dollar bond after resigning as a Sampson County deputy. Proceedings continue as witnesses describe the transfer of a Department of Corrections firearm and Peterson’s preparedness as a first-time user learning to shoot.
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Pentagon Orders Near 40 Thousand Reserve Cuts Across States
The Pentagon announced across 39 states plus DC and six foreign countries that National Guard and reserve units will be reduced from 1.036 million to 996,100, a near 39,900 drop. Cuts aim to remove redundant forces and boost readiness, with geographic equity and potential reassignments for affected personnel.
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Army trims readiness in three tank divisions amid overseas costs
Vice Chief Gen John H Tilelli Jr said the Army deliberately weakened three reserve tank divisions to reduce readiness as overseas missions cost more. He defended the force as well trained and ready for rapid deployment despite a 40 percent size reduction over five years.
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Cuomo Says He Is Uncertain About Future After Loss
Gov Mario Cuomo spoke with the Associated Press about his defeat by Pataki, saying he wanted to win, plans to search for a new home, and may take job offers in media or academia. He hinted at but downplayed gossip about becoming baseball commissioner, stressing pride in serving 18 million people.
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New Bern resident cites shopping lunch golf as hobbies
Ritchie, a New Bern resident, lists shopping, lunch, and golf as leisure activities. She interprets last week’s voter sentiment as dissatisfaction with current conditions, arguing the economy should be improving yet gains are not being realized.
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New Bern
Prosecution details Fleiss sex trafficking claim in hotel
A witness alleges Heidi Fleiss sent her to a Beverly Hills hotel suite for sex for 1500 dollars with Fleiss taking 40 percent. The testimony describes an undercover officer posing as a wealthy businessman and questions over recording in the room. Fleiss faces potential prison time as the trial unfolds.
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Leaves legend ends with two kind strangers helping boy
A 4th grade science leaf project sparks a controversy over forest preserve rules. John Wester collected 15 dead leaves before a ranger ordered him to drop them, drawing public support for more lenient rules. Robert and Edith Haney, both 70, of Medinah welcomed the family, letting John keep the leaves and complete his poster with their help.
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Cuomo as baseball commissioner poll sparks heated debate
Readers weigh in on Mario Cuomo as baseball commissioner with phone poll results. Call 638 3579 for yes and 638 6552 for no. Total calls 15. A reader condemns voting lawmakers as treasonous, while another cites Jesse Helms' stance as harming the Republican Party.
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