Second Officer Charged in Louima Sodomizing Case
In Brooklyn, a second officer, Charles Schwarz, 31, surrendered amid an Internal Affairs probe into Abner Louima’s brutal assault. A grand jury indicted Schwarz and Justin Volpe on aggravated sex abuse and first degree assault, each facing up to 25 years. Authorities did not detail Schwarz's role.
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Ternal Affairs Bureau
Justin Volpe
Abner Louima
Schwarz
Fof
Louima
Volpe
FBI ends Ruby Ridge criminal probe after no new charges
The FBI will not pursue additional criminal charges over the 1992 Ruby Ridge shootout in Idaho. The decision ends the agency's criminal investigation but may trigger internal disciplinary action. One official, E Michael Kahoe, faced possible obstruction charges for destroying related documents. A dozen officials had already been disciplined in an internal review.
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Ruby Ridge
Idaho
Randy Weaver
Weaver
Michael Kahoe
Bureau
Hikers ignore warnings as flood devastates canyon
Eleven people were washed away in a flash flood that carved through a narrow sandstone canyon in Anza. A Phoenix photographer warned others to exit after three thunder cracks. few paid heed. Eight bodies recovered. one tour guide survived. three remained missing as search resumed.
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Chuck Lawson
Phoenix
Ferry disasters leave at least 19 dead in two Philippines incidents
Rescue teams recovered three more bodies in Manila Bay, raising total dead to 19 after a sightseeing boat carrying 42 Hong Kong tourists capsized amid strong winds. In the central Philippines another ferry sank Friday, with 12 passengers and four crew members still missing, as coast guard and vessels rescued 64 passengers and 39 crew. Monsoon winds drive dangerous seas across the region.
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Philippines
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Hong Kong
King Rogers
Coast Guard
Suharto pledges tight fiscal policy amid rupiah slump
Indonesian President Suharto promised strict fiscal and monetary discipline to restore confidence in the rupiah, which slid to an all time low after the central bank floated the currency. He urged prudence in overseas borrowing as loans become more costly, while insisting Indonesia's fundamentals remain solid despite the currency crisis.
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House of Representatives
U.S
Clinton and GOP clash over education programs
President Clinton urged federal education initiatives and a toll free line to help parents access aid while rejecting public funds for private school tuition. Governor Carlson, in the GOP radio reply, criticized Democrats for not expanding school choice and accountability, touting Minnesota tax deductions for tutoring and private school costs.
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Clinton
America
Chelsea Clinton
Minnesota
Arne Carlson
Sidwell Friends
Education Department
Carlson
Elvis Fans Gather Worldwide For Memorial Celebration
The piece portrays fans from Frankfurt and Birmingham to Memphis and Bayonne celebrating Elvis Presley’s legacy. Quotes highlight music as universal feeling, the culture among fans, and views on his humanity, roots, and ongoing influence amid anniversary events.
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Parker
Elvis Presley Boulevard
Graceland
Smugglers Seen Benefiting Tobacco Firms Ties Probed
Industry experts say smugglers boost tobacco profits by moving illicit cigarettes, with Canadian exports rising since 1990. Federal papers reveal a possible link between R J Reynolds officials and a 687 million smuggling ring led by Miller of Maseena and the Tavanes of Niagara Falls, prompting comments from health officials about cross border flows and enforcement.
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Canadian Cigarette Companion
United States
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Syracuse
Greg Connolly
World Health Organization
R.J. Reynolds
Grand Jury
Ring
Larry V. Miller
Masesena
Robert and Lewis Tavane
Niagara Falls
Grand jury in Syracuse probes cigarette smuggling operation
A Syracuse grand jury probes a tobacco smuggling ring tied to Canadian imports. Indicted 21 people in June include Larry Miller and the Tavano brothers. Testimony links Loran and Les Thompson to meetings and the scheme. Witness Mangan says producers benefited and RCMP investigate connections to Rd. Reynolds.
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Schmelzinger
Michael Mangan
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Mangan
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Robert
Lewis Tavano
Loran Thompson
St. Lawrence
Pacific Ocean
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Miller
Tavanos
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Rd. Reynolds
Sonora Island
Louis Tavano
Las Vegas
Tavano
Weather data codes and online forecasts for Central New York
NewsLine weather data provides pollen and allergen reports, daily forecasts from WIXT-TV, a weather trivia feature, travel advisories, severe weather alerts, and Clinton Square time and temperature. Online access includes forecasts and Nexrad images via syracuse.com.
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