Student Atsuko Ikeda killed in random Vermont beating
Ishigaki Atsuko Ikeda, 37, a Japan-born St. Michael's College student, was stabbed on a Winooski street in a random attack. Suspect Jacob Sexton, 18, faces first degree murder charges and is held without bail after psychiatric testing ordered by a district court judge. Police say Ikeda died from a head blow in the assault.
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Sixth-grader suspended over Tweety chain at Garrett Middle
AUSTELL Ga A sixth grader received a 10 day suspension for a 10 inch Tweety bird wallet chain violating the school district zero tolerance weapons policy. Ashley Smith says the chain is harmless but officials noted chains were banned and she cannot appeal. The ACLU Georgia chapter criticizes the action as zero tolerance gone awry.
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Ashley Smith
Garrett Middle School
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Gerry Weber
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Former Miami city manager pleads innocent in fraud case
Donald Warshaw, former Miami city manager and ex police chief, pleads innocent to charges of conspiracy and four counts of mail fraud. Prosecutors say he diverted more than 86 thousand dollars from a police pension fund and the Do the Right Thing charity, using an American Express card for personal purchases. He was released on a 100 thousand dollar bond with arraignment set for October.
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Former trooper’s wife and two children found dead in Georgetown
In Georgetown Indiana police say the wife and two young children of David R. Camm a 10 year Indiana State Police veteran were found murdered in their rural home. Camm reported the bodies and authorities say no suspects or motive are known. He resigned from state police on May 8 to start his own business.
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Judge orders church to move out in tax dispute
In Indianapolis a federal judge ordered the Indianapolis Baptist Temple to vacate its church by November 14 to satisfy nearly six million dollars in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest to the IRS. Rev Greg Dixon Jr comments on potential delays, noting past deadlines were extended.
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Air Force probes crash of cruise missile in Nevada
The Air Force investigates a cruise missile with a dummy warhead that veered off course and crashed in a eastern Nevada desert during a routine weapons evaluation. The missile was launched from a Minot based B 52 and carried no explosives.
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FDA approves RU-486 shifting abortion debate in region
The FDA approved RU-486, the abortion pill, likely to be offered by Planned Parenthood after Jan. 1. Abortion opponents warn of risks, while supporters call it a non surgical option that preserves privacy and choice. Planned Parenthood of the Rochester Syracuse region expects to provide the drug, with discussions on safety, ethics, and access continuing among local religious and civic leaders.
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Columbus Circle
Nelson Reppert
University United Methodist Church
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Harris
New York City
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Dance Laboratories
U.S
Gloria Feldt
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Carolyn Westhoff
Columbia University
Vicki A. Saporta
National Abortion Federation
FDA Approval of RU-486 Brings Abortion Debate to Forefront
The FDA affirmed mifepristone known as RU-486 as a medical abortion option. It will be available to doctors within a month, with 92-95 percent effectiveness and rare complications. Supporters praise it as a reasonable alternative, while opponents warn of risks and push for limits on prescribing.
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FDA
Jane Henney
Census shows U S uninsured declines in 1999
The Census Bureau reports 42.6 million uninsured in 1999, down from 44.3 million in 1998, reflecting a strong economy and expanded employer coverage. About 900,000 of the new coverage were children under 18, though 42 million still lacked insurance overall and premiums rose 8.3 percent.
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Census Bureau
al Gore
Gore
Texas
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New York Sees Fewer Uninsured but Rates Remain High
U S Census figures show 16.4 percent of New Yorkers lacked health insurance in 1999, higher than the national rate of 15.5 percent. The decline since 1997 reflects economic growth and Governor Pataki’s Child Health Plus program, though New York remains above the national average with several states posting better coverage.
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