Midwest storm toll rises with Indiana town obliterated
A weekend storm outbreak across the Midwest killed 13, injured scores, and left hundreds homeless. In Petersburg Indiana a five mile tornado killed six people, damaged 150 homes and wrecked 18 businesses. Gov Bayh toured the damage and pledged rebuilding efforts.
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al Miller
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Court to decide if Shawcross statements admissible
Hearings open in Rochester on whether Arthur J. Shawcross statements can be used as evidence in the murder case. Monroe County Judge Donald Wisner will hear defense arguments asserting the statements were involuntary. Shawcross, 44, held without bail since his Jan. 4 arrest for slayings of 10 Monroe County women and one in Wayne County.
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Youth stabbed at truce meeting in Rochester violence flare
Aneval Williams an 18 year old was stabbed three times in the back during a truce meeting organized by parents to curb gang violence. A rival gang member stormed the room and two suspects fled after the attack. Williams was hospitalized overnight.
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Unity Day Call Across City for Racial Harmony
City leaders and Roman Catholic officials urged New Yorkers to participate in Unity Day to celebrate diversity and confront prejudice. Mayor Dinkins urged visible acts of unity while Cardinal O Connor and archdiocese priests echoed the need for ongoing effort against racism across 413 parishes.
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Higher costs force food program cuts in Texas
In Texas rising costs and demand force cuts to the WIC program, dropping about 27,000 women and children by July. Parents describe losing hundreds monthly as vouchers end. WIC, serving 330,000 people monthly, urges continued appointments with eligibility extending through six weeks post delivery for many pregnant women.
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Fortuno Maldonado
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