Woodward murder trial jurors seek surgeon transcript
In Cambridge Massachusetts jurors weighing first degree murder in Louise Woodward’s trial requested a transcript of pediatric neurosurgeon Dr Joseph Russell Madsen’s testimony about fluid found in infant Matthew Eappan skull during emergency surgery at Children’s Hospital The panel of nine women three men debated into a second day without reaching a verdict and the judge agreed to read a portion of the testimony.
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Matthew Eappen
Newton
Joseph Russell Madsen
Children's Hospital
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Middlesex Superior Court
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Man who made airline bomb threats gets five years
John Michael Liberto 28 of Weirton admitted making 15 bomb threats against an aircraft last December aimed at deterring a male exotic dancer from traveling to West Virginia. He pleaded guilty to one count and was sentenced to five years. fourteen counts were dropped in a plea deal.
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John Michael Liberto
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Weirton
Raymond Doktor
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Greg Moodie
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Prosecutors to retry ex-lawyers in Cali cartel case
Prosecutors said they will retry William Moran and Michael Abbell on remaining drug and racketeering charges after a mistrial the jury deadlocked on four counts. They were acquitted on the most serious racketeering charge but face 10 years to life if convicted on the remaining counts.
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Miami
Cali
William Moran
Michael Abbell
William Hoeveler
Boys expose to mercury in abandoned factory spill
Seven boys aged 8 to 12 found mercury in an empty Springfield factory and spilled it in several spots. Health officials planned urine screenings and a neighborhood test, while authorities assess exposure and cleanup. Eleven residents, including a 2 month old, evacuated during the cleanup.
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Springfield
Ohio
Brian Adkins
Jury pool set for Nichols trial in Denver
The pool of prospective jurors was completed Wednesday for the Oklahoma City bombing trial of Terry Nichols. U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch selected 71 qualified jurors with 12 to be chosen plus six alternates for opening statements Monday. Prosecutor Patrick Ryan warned the trial could last longer than the Timothy McVeigh case.
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Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
U.S
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Patrick Ryan
Nichols
Timothy McVeigh
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Bulisiag
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Kaczynski papers cite non bombing violence in case
Prosecutors say documents found in Theodore Kaczynski s Montana cabin indicate non bombing acts of violence though specifics were not released. The government alleges he is the Unabomber linked to 16 bombings, two deaths, and injuries to others, trial set for November with possible death penalty.
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Sacramento
Calif
Montana
Theodore Kaczynski
Justice Department
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Quin Denvir
Kaczynski
Denvir
Clinton U.S. China summit yields fragile ties and clashes
The Clinton Jiang Zemin meeting in Washington framed as normalizing relations, yet exposed deep strains over human rights and diplomacy. Officials describe hard bargaining and limited progress, with economics taking precedence and business dealings driving long term engagement amid public opposition and global market pressures.
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Beijing
U.S
China
Jiang and Clinton clash over China rights in Philadelphia
Chinese President Jiang Zemin defends Beijing policies while President Clinton presses him on Tiananmen and religious freedom. Their eight day visit includes meetings with Congress and a stop at Independence Hall. Clinton says democracy ideals are universal though they differ on rights.
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CNN
USA Today
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Hamilton Returns to Ice After Cancer Battle
Scott Hamilton, after a seven month fight with testicular cancer, returns to the ice to a standing ovation. He described renewed confidence despite earlier fears, landing two triple jumps as fans roared, while noting the journey back was not about perfection but resilience and the view from the arena lights.
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Scott Hamilton
Hamilton
Jack Nicholson
Cindy Crawford
Indiana University Expels Frat Over Offensive Scavenger Hunt
The Zeta Beta Tau chapter was expelled after pledges were sent on a scavenger hunt for degrading images including two chicks kissing and a "funny-lookin' Mexican." Dean Richard McKaig called the punishment necessary to convey intolerance of such acts, following an earlier suspension by the fraternity's national HQ. The event on October 15 had 22 items, including provocative, insulting targets, sparking campus backlash.
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