Shooting spurs talk of security and alternatives
After a student opened fire at Granite Hills High School injuring three students and two teachers, authorities say 18 year old Jason Hoffman was subdued by a campus officer. The district considers upgrades while some students oppose fencing, arguing for better communication and prevention efforts.
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Three Eden youths charged in western New York school plot
Three 11 year old Eden students described as popular were arrested for allegedly planning an attack at their rural high school. Police said they discussed killing students and staff. seven rifles were surrendered by parents as a condition of release. The suspects face second degree criminal solicitation in Eden Town Court.
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ACLU Advocate Presses Reform Board Position
The ACLU urges a reform of select policies and appoints a prominent board member to push for changes. The move aims to strengthen civil liberties oversight and guide future governance decisions.
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Strong quake hits southwestern Japan. two dead in Hiroshima
A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, causing building collapses including a concrete wall in Hiroshima where two people died and many injured. The tremor disrupted tram and airport operations, halted telephone service, and buckled roads with windows shattered across the region.
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Two Die From Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease in Colorado Hospital
Two patients over 60 died in January and February at Ex empla St Joseph Hospital in Denver from Creutzfeldt Jakob disease. Six more patients may have been exposed via surgical instruments though sterilization was used after each case. scientists warn sterilization efficacy is unproven against the disease proteins. Local health officials note Colorado sees about two CJD cases annually.
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Mississippi displays In God We Trust in public schools
Gov. Ronnie Musgrove signed a bill requiring public schools to display In God We Trust in classrooms cafeterias and auditoriums. He said the nation was founded as a Godly nation while the ACLU warned it violates the constitutional separation of church and state.
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Veterans Training Push Beefs Up Funding
President Bush announced a seven year program to aid retiring military personnel with coaching certificates and job placement. The plan would boost funding from 3 million to 30 million, citing a Navy onlooker along the San Diego waterfront as the setting.
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Administrator admits thefts at Canandaigua adult home
Kim Mangiarel former administrator of Elm Manor Home for Adults in Canandaigua pleaded guilty in Ontario County Court to ten larceny charges for stealing over 60,000 dollars from residents and the facility. She admitted taking more than 43,000 dollars from eight residents and preserving a no show job for her husband totaling over 17,000 dollars while using a corporate card for family groceries. If sentenced under the plea she faces up to four years in prison and must repay the stolen funds. Stephen Hamlin new administrator said Elm Manor cooperated with law enforcement.
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Catskills casino bid faces federal review at Kutsher’s hotel
Park Place Entertainment files a federal application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to build a Mohawk casino at Kutsher's in Sullivan County, Monticello area. The project would be held by Mohawks of the Akwesasne on a northern New York reservation, with legal challenges from Carshall Development claiming a $6.3 billion stake and a tribal court judgment against Park Place. Park Place contests tribal court authority, arguing the ruling lacks effect.
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Adelphia Sues Niagara Man Over 2000 Illegal Cable Boxes
Adelphia filed a 420 million lawsuit against Noel St. Cyr, who admitted selling about 2000 illegal cable boxes that let buyers access premium cable for free. Adelphia says the boxes sold across western New York, with investigators naming some customers for potential theft charges.
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Police respond to shots near school as panic spreads
Report describes 1:04 p.m. gunfire near a school in Ed Smith neighborhood prompting police, a helicopter, and parents to converge. Witnesses recall confusion about whether to notify police, while students stayed inside as officers searched, then notes were sent home.
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