Woman testifies as husband convicted in cyanide poisoning plot
A Seattle woman, who supported her husband after a cyanide poisoning attempt, faces a federal case where Joseph E. Menng was found guilty of product tampering and insurance fraud. Prosecutors say he tampered with Sudafed capsules to kill his wife and stage a random attack, aiming to collect $700000. Two others died in the related scheme.
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Durenberger Indicted on Felony Charges in Senate Case
A federal grand jury indicted Senator Dave Durenberger on conspiracy to file false expense claims to the Senate. Albert Lea businessman Paul Overgaard and former Minneapolis lawyer Michael Mahoney are charged alongside him. The indictment alleges a real estate scheme to hide Durenberger’s condo ownership while he received government reimbursements, with all three also charged with submitting false claims. Overgaard and Mahoney allegedly gave false testimony and written statements to investigators about condo transaction dates.
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Cuomo Vetoes Bill to Restore Death Penalty in New York
Gov Mario Cuomo issued his first straight veto of a death penalty restoration bill despite legislative approval in New York Neither chamber had a two thirds majority to override The electric chair has not been used since 1963 Cuomo again backed life without parole as the alternative to capital punishment.
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El Salvador to purge 15 war officers per UN plan
UN chief Boutros-Ghali reported that El Salvador will dismiss 15 senior officers linked to rights abuses by year end. Defense Minister Emilio Ponce is suspected among them for orders tied to the 1989 Jesuit priests killings during the civil conflict. The purge follows a UN panel's demand to remove worst offenders from the military.
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Warring militias told to stay out of Kismayu port city
In Kismayu, Somalia, rivals Col Omar Jess and Gen. Morgan faced orders to avoid the city as UN officials report 15 killed in a recent clash at a police station. U.S. Marine and UN envoys delivered letters urging both leaders to stay away, amid ongoing civil war and famine with 330,000 dead last year.
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Opposition to Cuomo court bid sparks GOP doubts
Senate GOP whip Alan Simpson warned that if Clinton names Mario Cuomo to the Supreme Court conservatives would comb Cuomo's speeches and writings for damaging material. He noted Bush campaign aides reportedly reviewed Cuomo's background in 1992. An aide later said Simpson spoke in general terms and found no known controversial writings. Clinton's search for White's successor continues.
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Yeltsin and Clinton plan major post Cold War aid package
US officials describe the talks as a landmark post Cold War summit. Clinton and Yeltsin discussed a proposed over one billion dollar aid package including a housing program for Russian officers, pipeline repairs funding, business venture support, and grain credit. Public opinion shows high opposition to general aid, but strong support for humanitarian aid. Western nations to announce their aid ahead of April G7 finance and foreign ministers meeting.
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Clinton vows plan to end forest use controversy in Northwest
President Clinton pledges a 60 day plan to resolve years of gridlock over the northern spotted owl and Northwest old growth forests. He spoke at a Portland conference with environmentalists and loggers, stressing balanced solutions, timber jobs, and long term ecological health.
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Dole offers leaner bill amid filibuster talks
Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole proposed a leaner package including 4 billion dollars for new jobless benefits and 350 million dollars for childhood immunizations summer jobs and transportation projects funded by shifting other domestic programs. Democrats dismissed the offer as politics during a tense bargaining round with Clinton calling the Republican stance pure politics. Byrd warned colleagues to stand firm, recalling harsh treatment of dissenters in history.
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Slug Theory Probed In Brandon Lee Shooting Death
Wilmington authorities probe whether a dummy bullet slug remained in a prop gun. autopsy found a slug near Lee’s spine after a .44 revolver blank was fired. Detectives assess if a dummy tip separated and caused the fatal wound during The Crow filming.
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