Swansea dogcatcher faces scrutiny over euthanized counts
In Swansea Rhode Island mass pendings hover as dogcatcher Herman Camara reports euthanizing 639 of 762 stray dogs over three years. Critics doubt the figures amid a system paying Camara up to 60 dollars per dog reported and a public hearing slated Tuesday. Nearby Somerset euthanized 296 dogs in the same period.
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South Carolina House Rejects Flag Move and Backs Vote
The Republican led South Carolina House rejected Gov Beasleys plan to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse and backed a November voter referendum by 85 to 32. The 72 to 45 vote against the proposal came after a partisan split with some Democrats.
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Deaf boy alerts fire and helps save 85 year old man
In Augusta Georgia a 10 year old deaf student signaled danger as flames erupted from a house just before 7 am. Judy Lively leapt into the burning home and helped rescue Alfred Hardwick 85 as firefighters arrived. An electrical short in a bedroom appliance caused the blaze. no smoke detectors were found.
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Survivors deny 20/20 claims on Oklahoma City attack
Oklahoma City survivors and families rejected theories that federal agents had warning of the 1995 bombing plot. Melissa McLawhorn condemned insinuations that law enforcement let coworkers die, amid renewed rumors spurred by a 20/20 segment and comments from Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols’ defense lawyer.
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NBA star ready to donate kidney for sister’s life
Detroit tale follows Toronto Raptors forward Carlos Rogers offering to donate a kidney to his sister Rene Rogers, 29, on dialysis after a failed transplant. Doctors warned of risks. Rogers remains hopeful, saying his NBA career wouldn’t end if he donated.
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Debated mammogram timing sparks cancer row
In Bethesda experts clash over starting age for mammograms with the National Cancer Institute panel arguing for a delayed start while the American Cancer Society pushes for women to decide with their doctors. The panel cites insufficient 10 year follow up data, even as Sweden study hints at potential mortality reductions for women in their 40s.
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Nationalancer Advisory Board
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O J Simpson defense argues tainted evidence and police bungling
In a civil wrongful-death trial closing, attorney Robert Blasier claimed police corruption and contaminated evidence tainted the case against O J Simpson. He used Tinker toys to mock the blood evidence and cited a slain waiter’s aorta photo as he argued for acquittal, while noting missing weapons and blood clues. Deliberations were postponed to Monday as the defense wrapped their summations.
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States refund surplus amid tax cuts and disputes
States grapple with returning excess revenue as refunds and tax cuts surge amid strong economies. Oregon and Missouri face political and legal fights over how to distribute a combined hundreds of millions, while Massachusetts lawmakers push tax credits. Governors push for targeted uses like school funding and caution voters about perceived economic strength.
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