Whitman Warns Colleges Over Fire Code Violations
Gov Christie Whitman warns New Jersey colleges and universities they face state funding penalties if they do not fix fire code violations. Letters sent after the January 19 Seton Hall fire that killed three and injured others outline penalties ranging from 3.6 million dollars for Montclair State University to 1.5 million for Ramapo College.
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Pa Couple Given Probation For Abandoning Disabled Son
Richard and Dawn Kelso of Exton Pennsylvania agreed to one year of probation after admitting they abandoned their disabled 10 year old son Steven at Alfred I du Pont Hospital for Children in Rockland Delaware. The deal spares facing a misdemeanor charge. they cooperated with child welfare and have no prior criminal record.
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Convicted killer dies in Alabama electric chair
Freddie Lee Wright, 48, executed in Alabama’s electric chair after being convicted for the 1977 robbery murder of Warren and Lois Green at their Mount Vernon hardware store. A last stay request was denied by the U S Supreme Court. Wright, black, claimed racial bias in the trial and jury selection.
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Man charged with killing family found incompetent for trial
Warrensburg Missouri Raymond Wood a 36 year old man accused of shooting his wife Tina and five children to death was found incompetent to stand trial and ordered committed to a state hospital in Fulton He faces an indefinite hold with a 120 day review set Judge Stephen Angie signed the order Two daughters were wounded and remained hospitalized.
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Balioonist ends world solo balloon trek in Myanmar
Kevin Aliassi abandoned his two year solo attempt to circle the globe, landing after more than 13 000 miles in Myanmar near railroad tracks north of Yangon. Flight spokesman Bo Kemper cited government confirmation of the 5 30 a m EST touchdown and noted the trip began February 22 from a Rockford rock quarry.
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Mother who chained girl to bed pleads guilty
Cynthia Topper, 39, pleaded guilty to child endangerment for keeping her 6 year old daughter chained to a bed in a dark, trash strewn room. She was sentenced to six years in prison under a plea deal. the father Loren Bess was jailed earlier. The case arose after a neighbor called authorities following the 1983 attack on Topper. Betty Jean Topper, tethered to the bed, was found malnourished and nonverbal and is now a ward of the court.
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Boy fires gun at playmates in Chehalis incident
In Chehalis Washington a 5 year old boy took his mother's unloaded pistol from a high shelf loaded it and fired into the ground near two playmates but caused no injuries authorities said The boy who said he learned to load from TV was referred to a counselor and no charges were filed due to proper storage The incident occurred February 23 outside an apartment complex and a mother expressed fear that her daughter could have been killed.
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Senate bill expands education savings to include private schools
The Senate approved a bill to allow education savings accounts to fund K through 12 expenses, including private and parochial school tuition. It would raise limits to 2400 yearly, cover transportation and tutoring, and keep tax free earnings. Debate framed as vouchers versus public school funding, with Clinton likely veto.
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Debating religion and finances in California clash
McCain and Bush spar over religion and campaign finance in a high stakes Los Angeles debate broadcast nationally. McCain accuses Bush of smearing opponents while Bush defends fundraising pace and criticizes the smear charge amid a pivotal Super Tuesday stretch.
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Upstate Bush Campaign Swing Draws NY GOP Leaders
New York Republicans led by Governor Pataki and Mayor Giuliani head to Syracuse to back George W. Bush as he campaigns across Upstate New York. Rallies set for 6 p.m. at Syracuse Hancock Airport with plans to depart for Rochester and a St Patrick's Day parade in Binghamton. McCain offers a separate town hall at Le Moyne College while Alan Keyes spoke at Syracuse University earlier.
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Bradley makes appeal to voters in prime time
In a five minute CBS prime time spot Bradley urged voters to back his bid amid a tightening Democratic contest. He framed a reform agenda on child poverty and universal health care and compared the race to a fourth quarter, saying the full court press starts now. He emphasized voting with conscience rather than polls as he campaigns through New York Maine Providence and Missouri.
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Gore friend convicted in campaign finance case
A federal jury found Maria Hsia guilty on five felony counts for organizing over 100000 in illegal donations during the 1996 campaign. The verdict drew reactions from Gore, Republicans, and lawmakers, who called for broader accountability in campaign finance.
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