Parents on trial after pet python kills son in Illinois
In Centralia Illinois Robert Altom and Melissa Altom 26 and 21 face child endangerment and keeping a dangerous animal charges after their seven and a half foot African rock python named Hisser escaped Aug 29 and smothered asleep six year old Jessie Altom. The state says parents willfully endangered their child while defense argues the tragedy was unforeseeable.
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Holiday weight gain study challenges common wisdom
Researchers report Americans gain fewer pounds over holidays than popular belief. A National Institutes study of 165 volunteers found an average five and a half pounds gained during the season, with less than 10 percent reaching five pounds or more. By September, continuing participants were about 1.4 pounds heavier than a year earlier.
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Mississippi moves to ban gay adoptions
Jackson Mississippi lawmakers push a bill to ban adoptions by homosexual couples, clearing the House 107 to 8 and sending the measure to the Senate. Supporters say they acted amid a wave of phone calls. opponents say they know of no gay couple adoptions in Mississippi. Only Florida currently has such a ban.
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Reno Says It Is Time For Elian To Go Home
Attorney General Janet Reno urged that 6 year old Elian Gonzalez be returned to his father in an orderly, fair and prompt manner after meeting with a lawyer for the father. Relatives oppose returning him to Cuba and promise to seek Supreme Court review if needed.
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Rifle linked to Atlanta deputies shooting probe
In Montgomery Alabama a .223 caliber rifle found near Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin capture site and shell casings will be tested to determine if the weapon fired on two Atlanta deputies. FBI agent Bill Imfeld says the gun likely used in last week's shootings and in the confrontation with U.S. marshals. Al-Amin, 56, is accused of fatally shooting Deputy Ricky Kinchen and wounding Deputy Aldron English during a warrant service at a Fulton County grocery store.
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Texas church shooting leaves four wounded before gunman kills self
Police say a man shot four people inside Iglesia Cristiana Esposa del Lordero Pentecostal Church in Pasadena before dying by suicide in a church parking lot. Pastor Carlos Matamoros, 43, and Angela Contreras, 38, were hospitalized in critical condition. Contreras' 18-year-old daughter Leslie was in serious condition with a neck wound. another man was grazed. The gunman reportedly confessed love for the younger woman. she rejected him, and he warned that something bad was about to happen.
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Largest sex discrimination case settles for 508 million
Washington approves a $508 million settlement to 101,100 women in the largest federal sex discrimination case since 1964. The deal resolves a 23 year-old class action against US information agencies over biased hiring at the Voice of America and US Information Agency.
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NCAA Warns Syracuse Vendors Over Trademarked Signs
The NCAA warns Syracuse businesses and others in Albuquerque Auburn Hills and Austin that using its name trademarks and logos on welcome signs banners and menus without permission is forbidden. Staff will monitor storefronts and banners during regional semifinals this weekend and in Indianapolis for the Final Four next weekend.
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Statewide cleanup expands on Syracuse expressways
The NCAA warns violators to remove or cover NCAA marks warning against unauthorized use. Bearley cites licensing fees from Pepsi and Taco Bell while unlicensed use triggers police action. DOT expands cleanup from Liverpool to the airport, with fence-to-fence sweeping and five annual passes.
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Psychic forecasts MSU by 10 over Syracuse in tonight's game
Psychic caller from The Psychic Friends Network channels spirit Louise to predict Michigan State will win by 10 against Syracuse. Reader note suggests outboard rebounding edge by SU, with named players Bian Thomas, Ryan Blackwell, and Damone Brown cited as holding their ground. Final score not disclosed.
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Syracuse to Host Fan Tastic Weekend During NCAA Event
Restaurants and shops in Syracuse would benefit as attendees and visiting fans attend the On-Center party with discount coupons. Local merchants, including Charles H Manro Menswear, expect a multi million dollar impact and tourism officials hope to turn the event into an annual celebration for residents and visitors alike.
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