Judge weighs source in sanity ruling for drowning case
A South Carolina judge demanded a reporter reveal sources after writing that Asan Smith is sane to stand trial for drowning her two sons by letting a car roll into a lake. Circuit Court Judge William Howard threatened jail, then allowed an appeal after the reporter cited a contract not to reveal identities.
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Alcohol counselor convicted in four DWI deaths
LAS CRUCES New Mexico former substance abuse facility director Gordon House 36 was convicted by a jury of vehicular homicide for a Christmas Eve 1992 crash in which a woman and her three daughters died after he drove drunk the wrong way down a highway. Prosecutors said he drank 13 to 17 beers before the head on collision.
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Texas allows concealed piston carry starting January
Gov. George W. Bush signed a law making Texas a safer place by legalizing concealed pistols for residents over 21 with permits. Training hours and a proficiency exam are required, and some residents fear it echoes the Wild West while others welcome the change. Public sentiment is mixed as September permits begin.
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Ebola outbreak in Zaire shows signs of control
The World Health Organization reported six new Ebola cases in Zaire, saying the epidemic is coming under control. A total of 160 confirmed or suspected cases and 121 deaths have been recorded since late December, with 138 cases in Kikwit, a 600000 population city about 300 miles from Kinshasa.
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Body found in Chechnya not that of U S citizen
Craig Cuny, son of missing relief worker Frederick C. Cuny, said a Russian doctor confirmed that a body found two weeks ago in Chechnya is not his father. Frederick C. Cuny, 50, disappeared in April with six others during the Chechen conflict. the others remain missing.
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Former Hu Yaobang aide arrested amid dissident wave
Beijing reports indicate Lin Mu and four other dissidents were detained in Hangzhou while drafting a letter for the release of detained activists. Two others are missing as arrests spread to Beijing Xian Nanjing and Chongqing. Dissidents urge reevaluation of Tiananmen protests label and broader political reforms.
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Senate panel backs bill to abolish AFDC welfare program
The Senate Finance Committee approved a reform bill to end Aid to Families with Dependent Children and replace it with state block grants. The plan imposes a five year benefit limit and requires work after two years, with saving estimates over two years. Debate will focus on state funding levels and policy details as Moynihan expresses cautious stance.
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US adopts rape as ground for asylum in policy shift
The Immigration and Naturalization Service issued guidelines recognizing rape domestic abuse and other violence against women as potential grounds for political asylum. The move positions the United States as the second country after Canada to adopt women centric asylum rules and aims to ensure worthy cases are not ignored.
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Ex juror questions prosecution in Simpson case
An ex juror said the prosecution failed to persuade her of O J Simpsons guilt and she kept her views private from other jurors. The note about the book led to further questioning and the removal of Bunten who said she had not decided Simpson’s guilt.
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Fortier signals deal in Oklahoma City bombing probe
Federal prosecutors weigh charges in exchange for Michael Fortier testimony about driving Timothy McVeigh from Arizona to Oklahoma City and helping case the federal building before the April 19 blast that killed 167. Investigators seek corroboration from gas stations and hotels and relatives as they evaluate possible reduced charges.
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