McVeigh trial bid to delay move venue over confessions
Defense lawyers seek dismissal or a year delay of the Oklahoma City bombing trial citing two alleged confessions attributed to Timothy McVeigh. They argue media coverage has tainted the jury pool and prejudiced proceedings. Prosecutors urge continuing the March trial as planned, with possible venue change considered if needed.
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Experts dispute Ramsey ransom note authorship in Boulder
Two groups of handwriting experts disagree on whether John Ramsey could have written the ransom note found in the Ramsey home after JonBenet's death. CBI examiners say the Patsy Ramsey samples lack conclusive evidence, while Ramsey-hired experts say Patsy writing is slightly possible though unlikely.
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AIDS drug formulas for children approved
The FDA approved two pediatric protease inhibitors for HIV treatment. Agouron’s Viracept (nelfinavir) gains simultaneous adult and child approval for ages 2 and up, used in a three-drug cocktail, reducing virus levels in adults by about 98 percent. Abbott’s Norvir is also approved for children, extending an adult protease inhibitor to younger patients.
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Rebels seize Kisangani in Zaire as city falls
Rebels storm Kisangani in Zaire, take over two airports and destroy military planes and helicopters. Looting follows as panicked residents flee. aid officials report mortar fire and growing chaos, marking a strategic rebel advance in the region.
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Arafat urges envoys to save peace process in Gaza
Yasser Arafat addressed foreign envoys in Gaza City calling to halt Israel’s east Jerusalem expansion and to preserve the peace process. He condemned Netanyahu plans for Har Homa in east Jerusalem and cited a lack of a partner for peace amid regional tensions after a Jordanian soldier killed seven Israeli schoolgirls.
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Albany Daily Number Draw Delivers 152 Win
The state Daily Number lottery picks 152 as the winning number on Friday. The Win Four entry is listed as Zuse.
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Flesh-eating strep linked in Rochester maternity deaths
A rare invasive Group A streptococcus strain linked to Susan Dougherty's death after childbirth appears in four other maternity patients and two hospital workers at Strong Memorial Hospital. Health officials study 22 regional invasive strep cases with five fatalities since January as lab work continues.
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Swift truck expansion sparks local traffic fears in Clay plan
Residents worry Swift would worsen congestion as the Clay terminal aims to serve New York and New England with 24 hour operations. The site awaits Clay Planning Board approval. routes would use the Thruway Liverpool exit and local byways. Swift plans more terminals in Green Bay Memphis Gary and Columbus while negotiating Direct Transit buyout. The company, a 6000-tractor 12000-trailer trailer-load carrier, posted 1996 revenue about 584 million and profit 30 million. stock traded near 25625.
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Injured president to keep summit appointment after knee tear
President Clinton suffered a quadriceps tendon tear at Greg Norman's Florida estate and underwent knee surgery in Washington. Doctors say the brace will keep the knee stable during travel as he plans to attend a summit. no transfer of power anticipated under the 25th Amendment.
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NY tax amnesty falls short says state comptroller
New York’s tax amnesty program is a disappointment, says Comptroller H Carl McCall. February cash flow shows the aim was $450 million gross with $110 million net. only $256 million raised so far, $73 million new money toward the goal, with results to come as collections continue. The program ran Nov 1 1996 to Jan 31 1997 for firms under 500 employees, avoiding fines and penalties for owed taxes.
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Weather data service notes and access details
Data from NewsLine Syracuse service lists code based weather reports forecasts and alerts. It includes pollen and mold reports from CHOO and daily forecasts from WIXT Channel 9. Also provides travel advisories and Clinton Square time and temperature data with online weather page links.
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