Weather snapshot for upcoming days
Blustery and chilly conditions with limited sun and light snow flurries. Sunday brings brisk clouds and a high near 24 with a low around 14. Monday shows some sunshine with a high near 24 and a low in the mid teens. Tuesday turns fair with a high in the upper 20s and a mid teens low.
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Pursuit of death penalty could cost county millions
Onondaga County may face millions in costs if it seeks the death penalty for Sam Chinn. District Attorney William Fitzpatrick says a capital case could reach about 1 million dollars from start to execution, far higher than life imprisonment. The county may receive state aid for training, experts, and investigators.
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Jackson Presley split shocks Hollywood no more
New York reports that Lisa Marie Presley has filed for divorce from Michael Jackson after 20 months of marriage marked by high profile public appearances. The couple cited irreconcilable differences with publicists noting they remain friends.
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Unclear errors spark mix of personal scandal and world remarks
Fragmentary text mentions a marital affair and pregnancy, a Bosnian missing persons deadline, Chechnya hostage rout talk, Ramadan reflections, a Westvale native aiding Burundi health care, and unrelated health and politics notes. The piece blends disparate items with no cohesive story or clear dates.
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Slap on the Wrist For Spousal Abuse Judge Draws Ire
Stanton Michigan District Court Judge Joel Gehrke suspended fines and a 90 day jail term for Stewart Marshall and lightly corrected him with three fingers saying don't do that. Marshall was convicted of misdemeanor abuse for shoving his wife Crystal against a wall on October 31. The judge defended the sentence and suggested the incident was staged and that women sometimes manipulate. The case drew attention at a news conference in his courtroom and on a Rush Limbaugh radio appearance.
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Beta carotene linked to higher cancer risk for smokers
Government cautions beta carotene supplements may be wasteful and could raise deadly lung cancer risk among smokers. Dr. Gilbert Omenn notes stopping pills after 14,000 smokers died in a trial. Findings echo a 1994 Finnish study, while a U.S. study of 22,000 doctors showed no effect after 12 years.
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