DNA Databank expands crime fighting in New York
The DNA databank grows as law uses blood and swab samples from offenders to build profiles. Officials say about 28,000 offender samples and 75,000 collected. matches have linked crimes, with three hits nationally. Civil liberties groups warn of government overreach and expanded collection.
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Island teachers, faculty suspend work for second day
Hawaii public schools report 148 of 13,000 teachers not reporting to work as statewide walkouts by teachers continue after stalled negotiations. University of Hawaii faculty also reject the state's 1 percent raise offer, while Gov. Cayetano says no payment impact.
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Liberty Bell strikes by wanderer leave dented symbol
The Liberty Bell with four hammer hits and chips survived the attack as curators and National Park Service officials planned cosmetic and permanent repairs. A 25 year old wanderer from Nebraska was stopped and will face charges for damaging U S property and related offenses.
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Roosevelt Schools Cancel Two Days Over Unruly Class
Roosevelt Junior and Senior High in Nassau County Long Island canceled Thursday and Friday classes after alarms and bomb threats. Superintendent Horace Williams aims to control violence in a 1100 student district. Officials identified 30 to 40 troublemakers and will require parent contracts and teacher training workshops next week.
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PG&E Bankruptcy Sparks Cal Grant War Of Words
Governor Gray Davis condemned Pacific Gas and Electric's Chapter 11 filing as selfish and a "slap in the face for Californians" as state officials negotiate relief plans and possible rate increases. The move risks higher energy costs for 13 million customers while officials seek a state buyout and debt relief.
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Woman jailed after refusing probation officers' shoe request
A Muslim woman, Shantell Williams, 26, was jailed in Dutchess County on $10,000 bail after probation officers refused to remove their shoes during a home visit. Officers reported she demanded shoe removal. the incident prompted a court filing and scrutiny from local Muslim leaders.
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College Spring Break Illness Hits Acapulco Visitors
About 100 college students on spring break in Acapulco, staying at the Calinda Beach Hotel, reported respiratory illness about 10 days after returning to the United States. Officials suspect histoplasmosis, a fungal but treatable infection. The CDC notes the disease is not contagious and says the hotel is cooperating with health officials. Symptoms include fever, body aches, cough, and possible pneumonia.
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Algerian linked to millennium terror plots convicted twice
Ahmed Ressam, an Algerian man, was convicted in France for belonging to a network aiding Islamic militants and later convicted in Los Angeles on terror charges. The French court barred him from the country for life. Ressam faced nine counts in Los Angeles, tied to plans to bring explosives to the United States near the year 2000.
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DA seeks plea deal to spare Googin family more pain
Syracuse area DA plans to meet with Hadley to discuss a possible plea bargain with Clark and Hadley in the Goo gin homicide case to avoid a trial. The DA hopes an admission of responsibility will provide a speedy resolution and lessen trauma for the Googin family. Clark, already jailed for a 1980s sodomy conviction, was connected to the Go gin case by DNA evidence and remanded to Wende after a court appearance.
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Notice to readers on accuracy and corrections policy
The Herald Journal invites readers to point out factual inaccuracies in coverage and to call 70 0011 to report corrections. The paper commits to full fair and accurate reporting and will publish corrections when needed.
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Lottery numbers and postal notice from Albany listing draws
Albany lottery results show Daily Number 332 Win Four 8719 Fake 5 results 3 36 26 28 29 and Pick 16 draws with multiple numbers. The release includes a United States postal notice for The Syracuse Newspapers at Po Box 2915 Straruse NY 1935 with a postmaster address charge note.
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Weather data and dial-in codes from NewsLine dial-ins
Weather information and forecasts are available via NewsLine with regional toll-free access in Au burn Weedsport Oswego and Pulaski. Codes provide forecast updates travel reports winter survival tips and daily weather trivia with additional online links to Syracuse forecasts and Nexrad images.
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