Expelled student charged after fleeing traffic stop
Decatur report details a rally by Rev. Jesse Jackson supporting expelled students. Roosevelt T. Fuller, 18, is charged with fleeing a traffic stop after he allegedly ran from a car with its headlights off at 1:45 am. Fuller, who cited fear of police from prior incidents, was released after posting bond.
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Portrait of Robert E. Lee vandalized in Richmond gallery
A portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in an outdoor Richmond history gallery was vandalized Monday. Police arson investigator Joe Lawson declined to describe the damage. The City Council had recently voted to display the portrait amid debate over Lee’s defense of slavery. Lee lived briefly in Richmond after the Civil War.
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Divers Rescue Stranded Dolphins Off Florida Keys
Divers and snorkelers pushed bottlenose dolphins back to sea near Long Key Florida after they became trapped in shallow water. Rescue teams ended Monday with all dolphins reportedly clear of shore though at least 23 died following Sunday's low tide. Florida Marine Patrol officers noted hope the survivors move to deeper water.
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Sioux protesters seize Pine Ridge tribal HQ
About 100 Oglala Sioux occupy the Pine Ridge tribal headquarters to demand an audit and the ouster of tribal President Harold Salway and the full 17 member council. They call for seizure of records on law enforcement housing and programs and refuse to leave until their demands are met.
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DNA test fails to prove Sheppard paternity in 1954 death
Waynes County prosecutor says DNA test on fetal material from Marilyn Sheppard’s 1954 death was inconclusive due to degraded samples. Dr. Sam Sheppard’s son Besse Sheppard seeks to clear his father’s name in a civil case that could affect wrongful imprisonment liability for Ohio. Trial slated to begin January 31.
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Supreme Court to set limits for abortion protests
Colorado's 1993 bubble law creates buffer zones around abortion clinics. The US Supreme Court will hear whether the law protects patients from harassment or infringes free speech. The decision could guide other states balancing protest and access. Colorado argues the law protects access while protesters say it tramples free speech.
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Gore Bradley Debate in Iowa Mixed on Race and Flags
In Des Moines Gore and Bradley clash over racial profiling and executive orders while agreeing the Confederate flag should be lowered in South Carolina. Both candidates rail against Rocker remarks and urge minority outreach as they campaign before Iowa caucuses.
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Bush supporters split on issues in recent poll findings
A 1000 person November survey circulated to House Republicans shows 25 percent of Bush supporters favor Democrats on key issues, signaling that winning the presidency may not secure House control. The poll highlights the need for new issues and branding to appeal to voters as Democrats hold advantages on Medicare and environment while Republicans lead on taxes and foreign policy.
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New York Gap Between Rich and Poor Reaches New Peak
A report by Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Economic Policy Institute finds New York households in the richest 20 percent earned 14 times the poorest 20 percent in 1988 to 1998 with incomes rising fastest for the rich. Nationally, poorest fifth wages grew less than 1 percent while the top quintile rose 55 percent.
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GOP seeks to remove McCain from New York ballot
The New York Republican Committee plans to disqualify Senator John McCain from the state's presidential primary in about half the districts, citing failure to meet petition requirements. If successful, the move could force a costly legal battle and complicate McCain's path after New Hampshire votes.
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