Woodward case in appeal hands in Massachusetts
Louise Woodward, 20, appeals her murder conviction after four months of state Supreme Judicial Court hearings. Prosecutors seek reinstatement of a second degree murder verdict while defense argues for exoneration or reduced charges, with a ruling anticipated within months.
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Teens charged in baby's death turn on each other
In Wilmington Delaware Brian Peterson and Amy Grossberg once high school sweethearts now accuse each other of murder in the death of their newborn son. Peterson pleaded guilty to manslaughter and tests to testify for Grossberg whose lawyers contend she believed a miscarriage occurred. The baby died from skull fractures in a November 1996 motel death near the University of Delaware.
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Two Children Die In Basement Freezer Tragedy
In Albert Lea Minnesota two young siblings Ciarra Baseman four and Duarne Baseman twenty three months died after crawling into an unplugged basement freezer and closing the lid. The father Mike Baseman found them unconscious and unresponsive and 911 was called. Police estimate they were inside the freezer about an hour. Authorities say parents may face child endangerment charges. Assistant Police Chief Dwaine Winkels reported the incident occurred Sunday and responders could not revive the children.
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Giuliani denies presidential bid during Michigan trip
New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani spoke in Novi at a state House Republican fundraiser and said he is not testing any waters for a presidential run. He emphasized the visit was to aid fellow Republicans and dismissed plans to visit Iowa or enter the race.
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D A may Convene grand jury in Ramsey case
Boulder Colorado district attorney Alex Hunter signaled the 15 month old JonBenet Ramsey murder case could go to a grand jury. He said the option remains under serious consideration though no decision is imminent. The Ramseys have clashed with police since the investigation began.
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Window Bars Cast Into Los Angeles Classrooms Amid Safety Fears
Los Angeles school officials press ahead with bolted security grilles on classroom windows despite concerns about fire safety and training for emergencies. The Board of Education will review policy, while a citizens oversight committee debates a moratorium unless safety catches exist. The safety committee plans an investigation as losses fell by nearly half last year.
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Milosevic Faces New Sanctions After Balkan Moves
Belgrade Yugoslavia—After discarding Croatia and Bosnia, Slobodan Milosevic provokes international reaction as sanctions fall into place for his regional actions. The Associated Press reports the evolving political crisis and Western pressure.
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Milosevic faces choice amid Kosovo crisis and sanctions
Western powers condemn Milosevic crackdown in Kosovo and widen sanctions while Serbs rally behind him. Analysts note echoes of Croatia and Bosnia conflicts as the United States and allies seek UN action, arms embargoes, and visa bans to curb repression and force negotiations with ethnic Albanians. Milosevic ally Radmila Milnevic says talks could begin once Albanian leaders reject terrorism.
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Brother of abortion suspect cuts off hand in self harm case
FBI said the brother of a man wanted in a sudden Birmingham Alabama incident severed his hand with a circular saw. Daniel Rudolph reportedly videotaped the act Sunday. Police sources cited by South Carolina stations say Erid Rudolph, 31, is a suspect in the Jan. 29 incident that killed a man and wounded a nurse in Birmingham.
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Hungry Americans in Work Ranks Challenge Stereotypes
A Breadline shift from older single parents to working families is seen in Arizona pantry visits. A Second Harvest survey shows most seek aid outside major cities and are white, mostly female, very old or very young, with many employed.
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Smokers’ Medicaid bill totals $12.9 billion, study says
A Public Health Reports study estimates that five years ago taxpayers funded $12.9 billion in smoking related Medicaid costs across all states and D C. The report claims the figure, covering 50 states, questions the adequacy of a proposed tobacco industry settlement and notes the total would reach about $322 billion over 25 years when including only Medicaid.
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Princess Diana Memorial fund allocates 21.3 million in first grants
Trustees announce the initial 21.3 million in grants to Diana's favorite charities. Six organizations where she served as patron or president receive 1.64 million each, including Centrepoint and the English National Ballet, while 1.64 million goes to land mine victim organizations. Parkinson's Disease Society criticizes distribution as eight causes share 13 million and 8.2 million goes to 100 others. The fund has raised 66 million since her August death.
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Hog farmers urge fat removal from canned pork and beans
Hog farmers press food processors to remove fat from pork in beans claiming fat harms pork image. Campbell Soup Co spokespeople defend 100 million cans sold last year while industry leaders warn consumer perception remains a risk to pork branding. Norman Schmitt notes the fat issue persists in buyers’ minds.
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