Inmate Release Sparks City Outcry Over Inmate Freed Early
SWAT teams stormed a house at dawn as prosecutors questioned early release of 400 inmates to ease prison crowding. Armstrong, 39, tied to robbery burglary and domestic violence, had prior convictions. Bem, due May 24, 1998, was freed in March. Mayor Hood criticized risks to neighborhoods and victims.
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SUNY New Paltz gets 350000 gift over sex conference
An anonymous couple donated 350000 to SUNY New Paltz to support free speech and fund a campus art museum expansion after a November conference on sex and sadomasochism drew criticism from Gov Pataki state lawmakers and conservatives. President Roger Bowen announced the gift Thursday and a chancellor panel was formed to review the event with a report due soon.
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Fairfield man mutilates self in hoax centered on mysterious Brenda
Fairfield detectives traced a self inflicted injury to Alan Hall 48 confessing to mutilating himself December 5 to help fake a composite attack by a non existent Brenda in vengeance for a 1983 murder. Hall, an ex convict, had been the target of a hoax and received mental health referrals.
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Albright Praises South Africa as Model for Africa Ties
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright cited South Africa as a model for U S relations with sub-Saharan nations. She urged new partnerships focused on economic development and trade. Albright met Deputy President Thabo Mbeki and President Nelson Mandela, who joked they found no problems. Stringent U S views on Mandela's trips to Libya and Sudan policy were noted.
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Cald Increases N. Korea Suffering Amid Fuel Shortage
Aid workers report North Korea sees worse conditions from a harsh winter. Hospitals and orphanages lack heat and medicines as fuel scarcities persist, while branched rates rise. Norweigan Red Cross officials describe economic mismanagement and loss of Soviet aid, leaving industry short of fuel and raw materials after years of poor harvests.
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Iraq says U.N. Butler should stay away from Saddam palaces
Iraqi government papers call U.N. arms inspector Richard Butler mad dog and urge him to respect Iraq sovereignty. Butler met Iraqi experts and discussed access to about 40 presidential palaces while Baghdad refuses to allow inspection of key sites. The U.N. aims to ensure Iraq disarms missiles and weapons of mass destruction, with sanctions unchanged after the 1990 Kuwait invasion.
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Sinatra Birthday Greetings Pour In From Around the World
Frank Sinatra marked his 82nd birthday with family and friends at home in Beverly Hills while fans and world leaders sent messages. Clinton congratulated the chairman of the board on CNN and 100000 tributes were posted online. Family spokespeople described a quiet romantic day as three favored cakes were enjoyed.
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Libyan suspects face U S and U K court demands
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi rejects U S and British demands for surrender of suspects in the plane downing. He wants an international tribunal. Mailings defend Libya and push for a world court trial. Lawyers argue against a restraining order and urge immunity under a 1996 anti terrorism law.
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Families of Flight 800 victims express satisfaction
The July 17 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 remains under continued federal inquiry. NTSB Chairman James Hall vows ongoing work to determine the crash cause. FAA official Thomas McSweeny proposes JP5 fuel to reduce explosion risk and improve tank safety.
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Treasury demands action to reform IRS seizures and control
The Treasury secretary presses the IRS to reform mishandling of seizures and enforcement statistics. A House committee rejected legislation to place the agency under a board including private citizens. An ongoing 12 district review highlighted Arkan sas-Oklahoma as among the worst, with new procedures for hardship referrals and seizure approvals.
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Weather data and contact codes from Newsline service
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