Mourners remember Linda Sobek as murder case unfolds
In Long Beach a church echoes with photos of Linda Sobek as mourners recall her vibrant life and tragic death. Photographer Charles Rathbun, 38, is charged with killing Sobek during a photo shoot and claims accidental vehicle involvement. He allegedly buried her near a remote mountain road north of Los Angeles, a tale not supported by autopsy findings.
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Los Angeles
Judge Blocks Debtor Nichols From Spending Without Permission
State Supreme Court Justice Phyllis Gange-Jacob ordered Jeffrey Nichols held in contempt and barred from spending money except child support arrears after he spent 16 000 from earnings while owing 400 000 to his ex wife. Nichols, jailed August 14 in Charlotte VI, faces a life of travel and evasion allegations and has three children with his first wife. The 16 000 came from a 10 000 Forbes magazine fee and a 5 000 Austrian mint payment. 4 000 went to Tina Gilbert, 2 000 to the children's private school, with other payments to various parties. His second wife died earlier this year.
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Forbes Magazine
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New York Enacts Inline Skating Helmet Law
Governor Pataki signed a Friday bill making helmet use mandatory for in-line skating under age 15. State law aims to curb rising injuries among young skaters as inline popularity grows. National data show thousands of skating injuries nationwide this year, with children most affected.
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New York
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Sea Hospital
United States
Taiwan votes to elect legislature amid cross strait tensions
President Lee Teng-hui casts ballot at a stadium polling station as Taiwan holds a key legislative election. About 75 percent of Taiwan's 14 million registered voters are expected to vote to determine if the KMT remains in control, with China warning against moves toward independence. The vote tests democracy before a potential reelection bid and comes amid rising Taiwan China tensions over sovereignty.
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Rebels Seated Off Jaffna Center Amid 106 Dead
Sri Lanka’s army said its troops broke rebel resistance and seated off the center of Jaffna, the Tamil stronghold, after fierce fighting that left at least 106 dead. The military reported ongoing casualties as it fights to encircle the city amid a broader offensive against Tamil rebels.
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Maj
Tilak Dunuwille
Colombo
Pataki halts funds for Cuomo projects in Albany
The Pataki administration pulled back financing from 177 economic development projects totaling 24 million dollars approved under the Cuomo era. Officials said projects failed to meet new job creation standards. Critics allege political favoritism in district allocations. Gargano defends the review as nonpolitical.
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Cuomo
Charles A. Gargano
Dole presses concrete plan for arming Bosnian forces
Senate leader Bob Dole urged the Clinton administration to present a concrete detailed program to arm and train the Bosnian military before U S troops deploy in Bosnia. He warned vague plans risk undermining the mission and questioned withdrawal guarantees as negotiations unfold.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Clinton urges Bosnia-bound troops to back peace mission
President Clinton rallies troops bound for Bosnia with a pledge to minimize risks and defend themselves. He frames the mission as a duty to help exhausted civilians and make peace endure, while noting possible accidents amid Balkan tensions. He arrives at Ramstein with Kohl and Joulwan as protesters watch.
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Simpson retirement could open Senate seats in 1996
Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming is expected to announce retirement, becoming the 12th senator to leave at term end. His exit, along with Mark Hatfield of Oregon, would swell open seats to a level not seen since 1896. Senate Republicans anticipate gains as Democrats also retire, reshaping the chamber for 1996.
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GOP
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