Five FedEx workers escape cockpit after Newark crash
At Newark International Airport a Federal Express plane crashed, rolled onto its roof and burned. Five FedEx employees escaped through a cockpit window as flames spread while firefighters tackled the blaze. The NTSB will investigate the incident.
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Prison guard killed in New Jersey prison stabbing
Leesburg New Jersey a prison guard was fatally stabbed Wednesday prompting corrections officers to stay home until protective vests were issued. Gov. Christie Whitman ordered the vests at a cost over 2.6 million as an inmate faced questions after an apparent argument with the guard.
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Witow wins 50 million from railroad in fatal derailment suit
The widow of a Miami police officer was awarded 5 million in punitive damages against CSX Transportation for the Amtrak Silver Star derailment that killed eight, caused by a broken pin in a switch. The jurors blamed CSX cutbacks in inspections and maintenance. The claimant, Angelica Palank, sought up to 500 million and may appeal.
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CSX
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FBI Finds 29-Year-Old Test Bullets In King Case
The FBI said four test bullets fired 29 years ago from the rifle linked to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 Memphis murder were found in the FBI ammunition archive in Washington. The bullets, believed missing, may bolster James Hart Ray’s claim he was framed after pleading guilty in 1969. Ray, 69, seeks a post conviction trial amid ongoing controversy as a Friday hearing looms.
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Federal Bureau of Investigations
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Grand jury weighs charges in Marine patrol case
A Presidio County grand jury in Marfa Texas is hearing evidence on whether to file charges against a Marine in an anti drug patrol who shot and killed 15 year old Esequiel Hernandez Jr near the U S Mexico border. Officials cite criticism of troops’ border role while the military suspends frontline drug missions. aerial surveillance and some intelligence work continue. Hernandez was shot May 20 after approaching camouflaged Marines. authorities say he fired first, while civilians say he may not have seen them.
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Clemente Banuelos
Eight federal prisoners escape in Colorado pursuit
In Ordway Colorado eight federal prisoners overpowered two guards during a van transport on Wednesday. Seven were captured within hours and a white pickup was used to flee. Two hostages were released unharmed and authorities tracked the remaining prisoner, believed to be on horseback.
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Colo
Jan Clark
Clark
Susan McDougal Moves to Los Angeles Federal Lockup
Susan McDougal is transferred from a county jail where she faced solitary confinement to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles. Jailed since September on civil contempt charges for refusing to answer Whitewater grand jury questions, she finally secured a less-restrictive federal facility after seven months and numerous news conferences.
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Susan McDougal
Metropolitan Detention Center
McDougal
Whitewater Grand Jury
Explosion at Utah chemical plant kills man in fire
A Western Electrochemical Co plant in Utah exploded and burned on Wednesday, killing one worker and severely burning another. The blast damaged a building and sent a plume of non toxic smoke. The plant makes ammonium perchlorate for rocket motors and sodium azide for air bag inflators. Cause under investigation.
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Nevada
Western Electrochemical Co
Budget bill clears House amid split GOP Democrat aims
The House approved the balanced budget plan by a 346 to 85 vote, moving it toward final passage in the Senate. The package includes about 130 billion in spending restraints and a 24 million health program for uninsured children, plus a 151.6 billion five year tax cut bill with a $500 child credit and capital gains relief.
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John Kasich
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New York Budget Faces Long Term Strains and Tax Cuts
A pessimistic view of the budget features a looming inflation rate and rising spending after tax cuts. Gov. Pataki defends the plan as a tax cut leader while critics warn of a future bill, urging caution about structural deficits and recession risks.
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Changen
George Pataki
New York
McCall
Centro seeks more money from Albany
Central New Yorks largest bus service Centro may be forced to cut service lay off drivers and raise fares without more state aid. Executive Director Joseph Calabrese says Centro needs 900000 more than the budget provides, assuming 800000 from a 1995 bond act for new buses.
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Calabrese
New York
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Cicero
George Pataki
Upstate
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John GeFrancisco
Syracuse
Jewell Defends Self Against FBI Media Attack
Richard Jewell testifies before a House panel, rejecting the Justice Department report on FBI handling of the Olympic Park bombing case. He claims relentless FBI and media vilification and argues the report is false while urging reforms to prevent similar harm to others.
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