Man admits he knew cocaine smuggling dog Coke
John Erik Roa of Paterson and Suky Wa Brooklyn admit involvement in smuggling cocaine into the United States with a sheep dog named Coke. The dog arrived Dec 1 with 10 cocaine filled condoms, nearly died, and now will serve as a Customs mascot and roving ambassador during school visits. smugglers would have killed her if the drugs were found.
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Fourth of five prison escapees nabbed in Miami
Jesus Martinez, 47, was recaptured in Little Havana, the fourth escapee retrieved from a five man group. Police say Martinez killed a restaurant patron 14 years earlier during a holdup and that only Juan Flenas, 35, remains at large after a sighting failed to capture him.
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Sleepwalker jailed for wife killing with sleep disorder defense
Butler Pennsylvania Michael Ricksgers 37 was sentenced to life without parole after claiming a sleep disorder caused him to shoot his wife Janet on December 26 1993 He woke with a 357 Magnum in his hand and found her bleeding beside him A jury convicted him of five degree homicide, mandating life. Doctors for the defense argued sleep apnea could have caused the shooting, while prosecutors’ psychiatrist disputed it.
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Focus on welfare sparks Senate House clash over budget
House Republicans vow 10 major bills in 100 days as Democrats accuse them of blocking votes in the Judiciary Committee on a balanced budget amendment. Gov William Weld urges flexible welfare spending for states, Clinton urges aides to push administration gains and rally traditional Democratic support.
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Pataki Walks Tightrope Between Reform and NY Aid
Gov Pataki tours Washington signaling compromise on Gingrich aims balancing federal budget cuts with guaranteed New York aid. He backs tax cuts and block grants while seeking assurances the state’s funding remains stable. Also notes Cuomo family twin birth and Pataki’s Capitol encounters with D Amato Moynihan Dole and Gingrich.
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Republican Contract with America faces key passage tests
The second half analyzes chances for capital gains cuts, unfunded mandate reform, and anti crime measures. It notes Democrats dispute tax cuts while Republicans push liability limits, term limits, and deportation tweaks. A Supreme Court case on term limits looms as a constitutional hurdle.
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Jury finds Lent guilty in Sara Anne Wood kidnapping case
The jury verdicts say Lent abducted Sara Anne Wood and face charges including kidnapping with aggravated circumstances. The judge downgraded the armed robbery charge to larceny, and the Woods and their supporters react with mixed relief and hope for safety. The defense argued innocence, while prosecutors cite the attempt as proof of intent.
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Sara
Massachusetts
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Wood
Norwich Corners Presbyterian
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Lent
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Prosecution drops abuse claims in O J Simpson case
Los Angeles prosecutors abruptly remove 18 abuse allegations against O J Simpson as hearings conclude on using past incidents in the Nicole Brown Simpson case. The judge indicated a Tuesday ruling on admissibility while the defense presses for an all or nothing verdict and challenges detective Fuhrman’s credibility.
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Ndge
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Fuhrman
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Nicole Simeon
Goldman
Pope John Paul II greeted by massive Manila crowd
Pope John Paul II arrived in Manila for a four nation Asian tour and drew enthusiastic crowds as tens of thousands lined the streets. He met President Fidel Ramos before leading a mass and rally, with police estimating about 3.5 million in attendance. The trip continues to Papua New Guinea Australia and Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka
Soldier killed in Haiti checkpoint shooting near Gonaives
An American soldier from the 3rd Special Forces Group was killed and another wounded at a checkpoint in Gonaives Haiti. A Haran gunman was killed. another assailant was arrested, a third fled. The incident followed a white pickup truck attempt to stop at the checkpoint.
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