Nationwide pro and anti abortion rallies mark Roe anniversary
Tens of thousands gathered in cities from Phoenix to Spokane as proponents and opponents of legalized abortion demonstrated. Communal actions included a Capitol march, child welfare themes in Provo, and a Webster decision reaction. Mary Ellen Bork urged resilience to opponents in Boston.
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Abortion Rights Rally Returns to Albany and DC
Dozens of Central New Yorkers joined a statewide abortion rights rally in Albany on Sunday as Voice for Choice marks 17th anniversary. Advocates including Syracuse residents plan renewed efforts in Washington to push a constitutional amendment banning abortion.
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Light snow tapering with scattered flames tonight
A brief weather update notes light snow tapering tonight with scattered flames and a low near 25. Tuesday will see occasional snow showers with a mid-30s high, and details reference A2.
Hero son killed shielding mother in Bronx robbery
In New York a 25-year-old man, Wayne Anthony Wilson, died protecting his mother Norma Beckford during a gunpoint robbery at a Clay Avenue Bronx apartment. He shouted for his mother, uttering those last words before the gunmen fled, with police naming at least one suspect in the case.
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Ceausescu murder recounted in dramatic last hours
A prosecutor describes Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu fleeing through the courtyard of the army barracks as troops hunted them. The couple were executed after a Christmas genocide verdict by a military court. Elena Ceausescu was shot in the back, and Nicolae was cornered and killed by a firing squad.
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Iran closes border with Azerbaijan amid Azeri violence
Cyprus-Armed forces deployed along Iran’s northern border to halt crossings from Soviet Azerbaijan as thousands mourn in Baku after Soviet troops crushed an uprising. Tehran reports allow only Azerbaijani Moslems to return, fearing unrest among 15 million ethnic Azerbaijanis.
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Barry Won't Resign as DC Mayor Amid Drug Abuse Talks
Barry vows to stay in office while hinting at treatment for alcoholism and possible drug issues. In a 15 minute speech at St Timothy's Church he offered no resignation or clear plan, though aides discuss a 30 day inpatient program outside Washington and potential federal charges. He remains in charge of day to day duties as the city faces political uncertainty.
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