Boston University sues firms over online term papers
The lawsuit accuses eight companies in seven states of wire fraud, mail fraud, and racketeering for selling term papers online to a law student posing as a pupil. It seeks to stop sales under a Massachusetts anti term paper law, while defendants claim materials are for research only with warnings.
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Baby found in box outside Magee Women’s Hospital
A six day old boy, named Jacob by a note, was found outside Magee Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh. The infant, cold at 94 degrees and conscious, is treated for hypothermia and possible infections as police seek the 12 year old mother. Security guard Richard Keenan found the box and note. Foster care is being considered.
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Florida court reopens use of electric chair amid debate
A Florida court reinstated the electric chair with a 4-3 vote despite a lengthy pause since March after a flame incident. Justices urged lawmakers to consider death by injection as an alternative or sole method, signaling a broader capital punishment debate amid recent court action.
Drunken driver let 8-year-old take wheel in Milwaukee crash
Police said a 27-year-old man drank alcohol while his 8-year-old daughter drove, triggering a seven car collision near an intersection. Six people including the father and daughter suffered minor injuries. He tried to flee but was restrained by bystanders until officers arrived.
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Dornan accused of evading campaign rules on radio shows
The California Democratic Party filed a federal election law complaint against former Rep. Bob Dornan alleging he used nationally syndicated radio appearances to campaign for Congress. Mulholland said air time is a major campaign expense and Dornan had unrestrained air time to discuss his candidacy and attack his opponent.
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Forty-One Jurors Qualified for Nichols Trial
Denver reporters note that forty-one potential jurors have qualified for Terry Nichols trial in the Oklahoma City bombing case, more than half of those questioned so far. If this pace continues, testimony is unlikely to begin for about two weeks as the process narrows to the final panel of 12 jurors and six alternates.
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Clinton shifts global warming stance amid pressure
President Clinton plans a flexible set of goals to curb greenhouse gas emissions, downplaying the 1990 to 2000 treaty target while stressing the seriousness of global warming. An Energy Department report notes emissions rose 3.5 percent last year as the economy and fuel shifts influence gas output.
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Teens face trial over shelter cat attack in Fairfield
In Fairfield Iowa two teens Chad Lamansky and Daniel Myers face burglary felony and aggravated misdemeanor charges over a November shelter attack that killed six cats and battered a dozen others at Noahs Ark animal sanctuary. Justin Toben testified in exchange for three years probation and 200 hours community service. The community reels as Nov 4 trial nears with letters to county officials urging strict action.
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Daniel Myers
Justin Toben
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Aspirin cuts heart attack death tolls
A new report says up to 10000 American lives yearly could be saved if more heart attack victims take aspirin at onset of chest pains. AHA first advised 1993 in 325 milligram dose. uptake remains low according to Valen tin Foster and Charles Hennekens.
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Americans fear of dying tops fear of death study finds
A broad US survey by American Health Decisions using 36 focus groups with 385 participants finds fears about dying and dying in hospitals. It notes distrust of the health care system, misperceptions of living wills, and conflict between avoiding costs and spending to keep relatives alive.
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Census race lines in flux as multiracial option seen
Harold McDougall of the NAACP argues against a multiracial category in the upcoming census, preferring to keep the current list of races. He notes he would be treated differently in several states depending on the category and stresses individual choice among black white Asian native American or any combination. Separately a judge considers opening a deposition in Paula Jones suit, with Willey subpoenaed but her attorney seeks to quash.
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