Mexico’s Olympic woes spark national scandal over disgrace
Mexicans vent mortification as a scant medal haul at Barcelona mars the sports program. Carlos Mercenario’s silver is the lone podium finish among high-profile disappointments. critics blame policy, leadership, climate, and alleged corruption. A blue-ribbon panel probes spending, while political editors laments a nation aiming for global prestige.
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Federal charges prompt judge to drop Powell assault charge
In Los Angeles a judge said the last state charge against Officer Laurence Powell in the Rodney King beating will be dismissed as he now faces federal charges. A new trial on the remaining assault count was ordered after the jury had deadlocked, a proceeding that followed the four officers’ earlier acquittals and sparked three days of riots.
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