Justice Dept Sues Bekins Over Disability Bias
The Department of Justice sues Bekins and its Haulside agent in a suit filed in federal court alleging the moving crew refused to move a man from Philadelphia due to an immune disorder. The action cites a neighbor with an illness and claims violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by Bekins Transfer and Storage of Malvern and Schioer Enterprises Inc. The suit argues the ADA bans discrimination against disabled individuals and those associated with them.
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Chemical leak ends. Bogalusa returns to normal
In Bogalusa Louisiana residents returned home and businesses reopened after crews neutralized a toxic chemical from a ruptured railroad tank car. Liquid soda ash was pumped into the car to counter nitrogen tetroxide, toppling a gas cloud that sickened about 1,200 people and prompted evacuation of 3,000. Thirty remained hospitalized as investigators evaluated the explosion. Governor Edwin Edwards declared a disaster area for the 16,000 resident city located about 60 miles north of New Orleans.
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Bogalusa
Edwin Rawards
New Orleans
Fat substitute Olestra faces safety challenges before FDA ruling
CSPI in Washington says Olestra unsafe ahead of FDA decision on its use in chips and snacks. Procter & Gamble has filed extensive research to win approval for Olean, while critics cite potential vitamin absorption block and digestive issues, though company scientists dispute older findings.
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Chicago
Food and Drug Administration
Olestra
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Washington
Procter & le Co
Wich
Michael Jacobson
CSPI
Procter & Gamble
Jacobson
Chris Hassall
P&g
FDA
Chicago Tac
Oklahoma City boy Brandon Denny speaks after bombing injury
Brandon Denny, a 4 year old in Oklahoma City, spoke his first words since a federal bombing incident damaged his skull. Doctors say falling debris created a skull hole and part of his brain was removed, affecting his speech and right-side movement. His parents, Jim and wife, celebrate the milestone as he continues therapy.
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Brandon Denny
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Brandon
Jim Denny
Jury weighs leniency for Selena killer Saldivar
Jurors consider mercy for Yolanda Saldivar who shot Selena Quintanilla at a Corpus Christi motel. Prosecutors urge punishment, while defense seeks leniency citing her troubled pursuit and impact on the fan club founder. Deliberations paused at half the panel and to resume today as Saldivar faces possible probation to life and up to 610000 in fines.
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Houston
Selena
Kalle F
Yolanda Saldivar
Saldrvar
Corpus Christ
Reform Party Likely Qualifies For California Ballot
Sacramento California Secretary of State Bill Jones said Ros Perot s Reform Party probably met the 89007 voter registration threshold to qualify for the March 26 ballot in California. Early indications show the party surpassed the required total for entry.
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California
Ros Perot
New Reform Party
Bill Jones
Reform Party
Tucson Case Details On 3 Year Old Babysitter Charge
The Superior Court judge ruled the prosecution failed to prove Elizabeth Clark caused the death of 1 year old John Tsakanikas who died March 1 from multiple skull fractures and brain swelling after an accident at a Tucson home. The child’s babysitter testified the boy fell hitting his head on a kitchen drawer and the floor.
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Gare van Juyn
Superior Court
James Carruth
Elizabeth Clark
John Tsakanikas
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Safety system may have failed at Fox River Grove crossing
Chicago tribune reports that an express train crashed into a school bus at Fox River Grove on a dangerous crossing. Investigators probe three elements including the signaling system after malfunctions were noted nearby and a late bus driver struggled to clear the tracks. Witnesses described the bus stopping at a red light just before impact as the gates flashed.
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Algonquin Road
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Robert Polston
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Patricia Catencamp
Crystal Lake
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Train Collision Triggers Bus Run at Algonquin Crossing
A freight train plowed into a school bus at Algonquin Road and U S 14 as signals failed to preempt. Witnesses say the crossing lights stayed red and the driver, a Cary Grove High School freshman, followed directions to clear the tracks.
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Algonquin Road Crossing
U.S 1413
Joseph McDermott
DOT
Chicago-area
Cary Grove High School
Five youths killed in Cary Grove area school bus crash
In Fox River Grove Illinois five students died when a commuter train struck a Cary Grove High School bus carrying sophomores Tiffany Schneider Joe Kalte and others. Jeff Clark 18 earned Eagle Scout the night before a tragedy struck. Shawn Robinson and Michael Hoffman both 14 were close friends pursuing basketball. The community mourns as families recall the victims and the shock of the accident.
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Kimberly Schneider
Tiffany
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Chicago
Trad
Cary Grove High School
Shawn Robinson
Michael Hoffman
Cary Grove
Tiffany Schneider
Joe Kalte
Madison High School Provides Counselors After Tragic Death
School officials from Madison Central arrange counseling at the South Street address after the death of a local teen. Principal Clifford Moses says a counseling team will support students and staff for several days as families including Elane Rowe and Missy Rowe mourn. Barbara Clark notes residents are devastated by the loss in the village of about 600. Staff writer Gonzalez contributed to the report.
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Elane Rowe
Missy
George
Clinton
Cardone
Clifford Moses
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Moses
Barbara Clark
Rowes
Delands
Madison
Koch decries Giuliani rudeness over Arafat concert exit
Ex mayor Ed Koch joins critics including Boutros-Ghali and Dinkins in denouncing New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani for ejecting Yasser Arafat from a Lincoln Center concert marking the UNs 50th anniversary. Leaders call his action undiplomatic and arrogant.
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