Courts block abortion laws in two states
A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of Pennsylvania’s Abortion Control Act, delaying its Dec. 8 start until after Feb. 8 arguments. In California, a judge struck down a 20 week ban as conflicting with 1973 Supreme Court precedent, noting no clear legal limit on abortions in the state.
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Three Die in Chinatown Youth Gang Shootout at Golden Star
In Manhattan Chinatown at 2:35 a.m. four Flying Dragons members opened fire on a Golden Star Restaurant hangout, killing three people and wounding eight including a 16 year old. Victims sat in booths and at the bar as attackers fled. police say it involved Oriental youth gangs Free Masons White Tigers.
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Judge delays Christmas Eve execution in Georgia
In Atlanta a federal judge blocked the planned Christmas Eve electrocution of Freddie Davis, granting a 14 January briefing window for defense filings while the state has 20 days to respond. Davis, 25, had been kept in a special cell and faced Georgia's first execution in 18 years. A 36 hour death watch started after late Sunday at Jackson prison.
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BTs Chatline social chat ends amid obscene calls abroad
In London British Telecom canceled its Chatline service after two days as obscene telephone calls spoiled the mood for lonely hearts. The service allowed up to nine users to chat for up to 15 minutes but was axed due to crank abuse around 8 and 9 p.m. and a shift from civil talks to explicit topics.
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Vote on nickel gas tax ends bitter Senate clash
The controversial nickel-a-gallon gasoline tax vote marks a partisan showdown that may isolate Senate hard liners led by Jesse Helms. Majority Leader Howard Baker defended authority against a minority within a minority, while critics called the tactic obdurate and harmful to policy during a recession.
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Senate approves nickel gas tax increase and filibuster
Senator Goldwater recuperating from heart surgery as the Senate approves a nickel gas tax hike after a late filibuster by Senator Jesse Helms. Baker and Helms clashed over the measure while other senators criticized the post election session as a mistake and unnecessary.
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Big winter storm shuts California power grid and delays coast
A severe Pacific storm knocked out power to about two million customers across California Oregon and Nevada as transmission lines toppled at Altamont Pass. Nuclear and oil fired plants shut down automatically and roads ports airports and bridges faced closures. Fatalities included a Contra Costa man a San Francisco gardener and two Washington state women. The Golden Gate Bridge closed for two hours as 70 mph winds battered the bay area.
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Severe storms trigger widespread power blackouts across nations
Severe storms and a wind tornadic rainstorm cut power to about 1 million people in Southern California and Nevada. Disneyland evacuated about 8,000 visitors as rides stalled and a tram halted 30 feet above ground. Las Vegas casinos and the Arizona southwest felt outages while the Golden Gate Bridge closed during rush hour as 70 mph winds toppled a truck. Weather outlook includes snow in the northern plains and rain in the Mississippi valleys and Gulf Coast.
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