Life terms for killers of transgender teen in California
In Hayward California two men Michael Magidson and Jose Merel were sentenced to 15 years to life for second degree murder in the 2002 death of Gwen Araujo, a 17 year old transgender teen. A third man Jason Cazares received six years after a no contest plea to manslaughter. The victim was beaten tied up and strangled after questions about gender. Relatives spoke of their loss in court.
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Michael Magidson
Jose Merel
Jason Cazares
Gwen Araujo
Araujo
Edward
Magidson
Merel
Gwen
Sylvia Guerrero
Teachers Free Sports Odyssey Supplement Offer
A school notice invites teachers to obtain the Sports Odyssey student supplement at no cost. It lists fields for teacher name school or grade ay school address number of kids and email address for eligibility. The offer emphasizes free access for educators and requests contact details to fulfill the distribution.
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Democrats Split Over Filibuster of Alito Nomination
The AP reports rising liberal dissent to the Alito nomination with Kerry Kennedy and others arguing for blocking a final vote, while Reid and Schumer oppose delaying tactics. A 60 vote threshold is needed to advance, with at least 62 supporters shown in tally.
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Samuel Alito
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John Kerry
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Nevada
Charles Schumer
New York
Alito
Harold Mord
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Tennessee
Kerry
Massachusetts U.S
Edward M. Kennedy
Alite
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Sandra Day O'Connor
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Reid escalates critique of Bush on security and disaster prep
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid told mayors that the Bush administration is distracted by political problems and failing to prepare for future disasters and terrorist threats. He urged completing investigations from Katrina to learn how to prevent repeats and criticized cuts to homeland security funding while praising ports and rail security focus.
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Serial killer suspect in Mexico City confesses anger over abuse
A female wrestler identified as Juana Barraza, nicknamed the Little Old Lady Killer, admits in televised footage that she killed elderly women to vent anger from a troubled childhood. Prosecutors say she confessed to four murders and has fingerprints tying her to ten cases.
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Mexico City
Juana Barraza
Secn
Televisa
Barraza
Barria
Bernardo Batiz
Feneral
Harraza
Reyes
Notorians
Matavinitas
Killen
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