Los Angeles Chief Gates May Delay Retirement Over Promote List
Police Chief Daryl Gates threatened to postpone his retirement over an eight officer promotion list due to expire Sunday. He accused Mayor Bradley, City Council, and the Police Commission of interference and said he may not retire by June unless the eligibility is extended.
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Sun's rays may harm immune system
A Senate subcommittee heard mounting research that ultraviolet sunlight may interfere with the body's immune system. Damage could include irregular responses to skin cancer and infections including herpes, prompting federal action and sunscreen industry reevaluation of tanning regulations.
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Toddler Returns to Diner in Springfield Case
Hampden Superior Court Judge William H. Welch allowed 19 month old Andrew John Crafts to be in the dining room at A.J.'s Place while his mother Jennifer Crafts runs the eatery. The child must stay in a high chair or playpen and must avoid food preparation areas. Authorities had shut the restaurant over sanitation concerns related to the baby’s diapers. The diner had been closed since Wednesday pending the health emergency.
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Sarajevo under heavy fire as peace moves falter
Serb artillery pounded Sarajevo's Muslim districts while defense forces answered with rocket fire in fierce early violence. Muslims allowed 800 Yugoslav soldiers to leave a besieged barracks after a monthlong blockade. U N officials said an agreement to reopen the airport for humanitarian relief was reached despite ongoing clashes. The attacks marked one of the fiercest rounds since the February 29 independence vote.
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U S policy halts Haiti exodus and repatriates refugees
U S policy directly repatriates Haitian refugees, keeping people home. Coast Guard reports no interceptions in 48 hours. An executive order requires immediate return and asylum through Port au Prince. Judge Sterling Johnson Jr criticized the policy. Bush aides discuss a multinational peacekeeping plan tied to Aristide’s restoration and a junta role in selecting a prime minister.
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U.S. acknowledged Iraq aided terrorists despite bans
Newly declassified documents show U S officials knew Palestinian terrorists used Baghdad as a haven for years while Washington aided Iraq with military and economic support. A 1986 memo noted Iraq's ongoing links to groups like Abu Nidal despite assurances it had ceased terror ties.
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Biodiversity Treaty Forges Ahead Amid U.S. Criticism
At the U N Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro negotiators finalize a biodiversity treaty aimed at halting species loss, while critics in the United States led by Bush opponents call the accord unfair to industrial nations. The U S delegation plans news conferences as Greenpeace targets Rio slums to highlight water and housing needs.
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Rio confronts Earth Summit split and rainforest supporters
A Syracusan observer notes security barriers at Rio de Janeiro for UNCED and the parallel Global Forum. He highlights the Amazon’s Seringueiros rubber tappers led by Chico Mendes supporters, who sell rainforest products to fund preservation and extractive reserves. The writer buys Brazil nuts as a small pledge to the cause.
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Genesis domed spectacle thrills fans with open stage
Fans flocked to the Syracuse Dome for Genesis, where an open roofed stage and hydraulic video rigs created a spectacular visual. The band played two hours and forty minutes led by Phil Collins with Rutherford Banks and additional players. Fans spilled into souvenir stands paying up to 30 dollars for shirts while rain outside kept interior comfortable.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Humidity And Showers
Fog and cloudy conditions give way to sun with highs near 80 and a 40 percent chance of a shower Sunday. Overnight lows around 60, with warmer days ahead across the Southeast and Midwest. Reports of heavy rain and tornadoes hit Nebraska and Colorado with no injuries, as Atlantic storms spread rain to New Jersey and coastal states.
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