FBI fires homosexual agent amid suit in San Diego
San Diego report says FBI terminated agent Frank Buttino after he sued the bureau for trying to fire him over his homosexuality. Buttino’s lawyer, Richard Gayer, said two FBI officials delivered the termination order at Buttino’s home. Gayer claims the agency discriminates against gays, noting he learned of Buttino’s orientation in 1988.
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Robin HUD sentenced for HUD program theft in Baltimore
Marilyn Harrell, 46, formerly known as Robin HUD, received a 46 month prison term after pleading guilty to stealing about 6 million from HUD programs and filing a false tax return. Judge Herbert Murray rejected charity claims. attorney plans appeal. Meanwhile in Yellowstone Park a 71-year-old woman was gored by a bison near Old Faithful, suffering bruises and a four-inch cut while authorities monitor the animal.
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Typhoon Ofelia Devastates Luzon Kills 29 in Philippines
Typhoon Ofelia slammed Luzon leaving at least 29 dead and more than 33,000 displaced as heavy winds and rain swept across the region. By midday the storm lay roughly 150 miles northwest of Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province.
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Bus Crash Kills 22 in Egypt Pilgrim Transport
A passenger bus carrying Moslem pilgrims bound for Mecca collided with a truck in Cairo Egypt killing 22 and injuring at least 16. The bus carried about 60 people on route from Beni Suef to Cairo's airport.
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Cardinal's stance criticized in poll in New York
A New York Times WCBS News Poll finds 70 percent of Catholic respondents oppose Cardinal John O'Connor's threat to excommunicate elected officials who support abortion rights. The survey of 1,047 adults includes 409 Catholics and notes overall favorable views of the cardinal.
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Man Dies After Canal Fight in Fairport
Monroe County sheriff's deputies recovered the body of Shane Guest, 22, of Perinton from the Erie Canal near Fairport at 6:15 a.m. Friday. The medical examiner ruled drowning. Guest was earlier in a 2 a.m. bar fight with Andrew Johnston, 26, of Fairport, who faces manslaughter charges.
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Corrections From Irrecete Herald Journal Report
The fragment notes corrections for a New York item with dates and page numbers. It mentions a 9.0 value and an 7.90 amount, and refers to an unnamed agreement or change. No clear events or persons are identifiable due to garbled OCR text.
Mandela speaks in his house at United Nations
Nelson Mandela warned against underestimating white supremacists during a United Nations General Assembly address in New York on his and Winnie Mandela's final day there. He lauded Palestinian liberation efforts, urged continued sanctions, and pledged the ANC's resolve toward democracy and justice.
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Mandela visit draws vast New York welcome and adulation
Mandela and Winnie Mandela drew more than 1 million New Yorkers as they toured the city. Crowds packed events from a Brookly n high school stop to a Broadway ticker tape parade and Yankee Stadium rally, with the couple showered in praise and admiration.
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Winnie Mandela urges women's rights in Brooklyn meeting
Winnie Mandela told about 200 civic and religious group members in a Brooklyn church that women must lead for South Africa to gain true freedom. She praised affirmative action and said women’s rights are a national priority while discussing fund raising and a TV appearance with Phil Donahue. Cicely Tyson hosted a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s wife featuring Sweet Honey in the Rock.
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Rinfret blasts Cuomo spending claims amid budget dispute
Rinfret accuses the Cuomo administration of inflated state spending, arguing that spending and taxes rose since Cuomo took office. He cites an 88 percent rise in total state outlays, vows to restore a prior income tax cut, and touts a line item veto to curb growth while Cuomo aides say General Fund spending will fall 2.6 percent, noting shifts to special revenue funds.
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Weather forecast with showers and storms this weekend
Tonight shows or thunderstorms with a low near 55. Sunday brings brisk winds with more showers or storms and a high around 70. Friday's high is 86 and low 64. Monthly precipitation and Friday rainfall are noted, with scattered data and a broadcast cue for weather data.
Weekend Showers Forecast and Tornado Damage Report
The National Weather Service at Hancock Airport predicts a 40 percent chance of showers or a thunderstorm tonight with a low near 56 and west winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunday brings a 50 percent chance of showers or a thunderstorm and a high around 70 with brisk winds. A tornado damaged homes in rural North Woodbury Ohio, forcing about 20 evacuations. additional tornado reports occurred in South Mills North Carolina Gull Lake Michigan Sullivan Wisconsin German town Hills Illinois and east of St. Petersburg Florida. Thunderstorms spanned the nation with hail up to golf ball size in Alabama and North Carolina and heavy rain causing floods in Vermont and New Hampshire. The Associated Press contributed.
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