Cisneros probe extended by Justice Department
The Justice Department extends its prelimary inquiry into whether Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros exchanged payments with his former mistress. Public integrity lawyers review 40 hours of taped conversations recorded secretly by Linda Medlar. Attorney General Janet Reno must decide within 60 days whether to appoint an independent prosecutor or drop the case.
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Park police object to Foster investigation
Park Police officers protested the inquiry into Vincent Foster s death at Fort Marcy Park linking to a White House prosecutor s doubts about their honesty. Lawyers for the officers argued the prosecutor sought more information by challenging veracity during grand jury hearings this week.
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Scientists warn big quake will devastate Los Angeles area
Seismologists warn major faults around Los Angeles are locked and accumulating strain for a large magnitude 7.5 earthquake. New computer models and fault studies in Science indicate buildings including offices and hospitals would likely collapse in a big quake, with two scenarios showing frequent moderate quakes or a rare huge event.
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California flood toll tolls up as crops ruined and 3,000 homeless
In Ventura and across California a new storm adds to flood damage. About 3,000 people remain out of their homes as state losses rise to 3.3 billion. Federal disaster areas expand to 34 counties with 5 million in initial road and bridge aid. Ventura County crops valued at 22.7 million ruined. Orange County strawberry losses hit 30 to 80 percent. Multiple deaths and river encampments prompt resettlement tensions and survivor amid ruined communities.
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Court orders tougher jail terms for officers in King case
A federal appeals court reaffirmed the need for stiffer sentences for Los Angeles police officers Stacey Koon and Laurence Powell for violating Rodney King's civil rights. The 9th Circuit sent the case back for re sentencing, with the Supreme Court potentially weighing in. Davies had previously been deemed too lenient with a 30 month term.
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