DNA testing and Oklahoma City bombing suspects noted
The report covers DNA profiling concepts raised in a Los Angeles case and Oklahoma City bombing developments. It cites prosecutor and defense positions on cross examination, concerns about juror exposure to test results, and indicates federal indictments may expand beyond Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, who remain jailed without bail.
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Ronald Goldman
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Lors
Oklahoma City
Daily Oklahoman
John Magaw
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Federal Grand Jury
Magaw
Timothy McVeigh
Terry Nichols
Injection procedure blamed for O-ring problems
NASA officials blamed a change at Thiokol in injecting liquid rubber insulation for nozzle O-rings on space shuttle propulsion. Excess injections may have left air pockets allowing exhaust to reach the O-rings, delaying the Endeavour launch and prompting review by Brewster Shaw.
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Discovery
Atlantis
Brewster Shaw
Space Shuttle
Thiokol Corp
Nations adopt high seas fishing treaty to curb overfishing
More than 100 nations backed a treaty to regulate high seas fishing and permit boarding of vessels suspected of overfishing. Canada’s Brian Tobin said harvest must yield to sustainability, as FAO notes about 70 percent of stocks are fully exploited or depleted. The pact becomes binding after 30 ratifications and awaits General Assembly approval.
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United Nations
Brian Tobin
Canaa
Violence erupts as Panama workers strike over labor laws
In Panama City police used tear gas on riotous crowds on the first day of a general strike against proposals to curb powerful unions. Three men were killed, police and civilians injured, and about 200 demonstrators arrested as barricades shut major streets and clashes spread through the seaside capital.
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Panama
House votes to advance major telecom bill amid veto threat
Consumer groups denounce the bill as likely to raise cable and local telephone costs. The House approved the first major rewrite of telecommunications law in six decades, 305 to 117, with the Senate already having a rival version. The White House reiterates a veto threat if the final provisions remain. Networks warn legislation would cut audience and advertising revenue.
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Pete Comune
Ely
White House
Gene Kimmelman
Consumers Union
Washington
House
Senate
Ben
Pressinton
Refugee Exodus and Knin Shelling intensify Croatia conflict
Thousands flee north from Kain as UN officials report requests for about 30,000 refugees. Shells near UN headquarters in Knin kill seven and wound others while UN observers struggle with damaged posts and hospital bombardment. Serb and Croat forces braid tensions with reports of retaken territory and looming front lines as international pleas for protection surge.
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Mans Nyberg
U.N. High Commissioner For
Kmin
United Nations
Susan Angle
U.N
Knin
Knin’s
Erin Strikes Panhandle Beach Homes in Pensacola Area
Residents assess hurricane Erin damage across the Pensacola area as thousands lose power and 186 structures report damage. Some homes survive with losses. four deaths blamed, seven missing at sea, Coast Guard search ongoing. Gov. Chiles tours Navarre Beach with disaster chief Witt amid relief efforts.
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Santa Rosa County
Lawton Chiles
Navarre Beach
James ‘Lee Witt
Glenn Windham
Beach
Florida Panhandle
Erin
Panhandle
Alabama
Strewm
Pensacola
Florida
Gulf
Coast Guard
Whitewater Statements Show Clintons as Passive Investors
In sworn statements the Clintons claim they were passive investors with no knowledge of their partner paying most losses in the Whitewater venture. The White House released written replies to investigators amid House Banking Committee hearings on McDougal’s political and financial favors. Separately, the RTC criticized Rose Law Firm for undisclosed conflicts of interest, while the Whitewater investment began as a 50-50 venture with McDougal and his wife, Susan. The Clintons say they relied on McDougal for funding needs and did not visit the property before purchase.
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Whitewater
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Clinton
Hillary Rod Qlinton
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Whitewater Investment
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