Couple's motive questioned in interracial adoption case
In Vernon Connecticut ten days of hearings over an interracial adoption raised questions about the Lusas motivations and the role of a pregnant adoptive mother. The state contends the couple sought a back door adoption. the Lusas say they want to raise a child as a service to mankind and out of love. The Bahai couple faced scrutiny as to whether pregnancy disqualifies them from adopting the infant.
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Wendy Lusa
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Birthday Heist Tops France With $71 Million Theft
Lionel Leroy, an armored car employee earning $175 a week, allegedly robbed Protection Sud of $71 million to celebrate his 33rd birthday. He may have fled France by sea with a girlfriend, possibly by speedboat, as police detain two associates for questioning. The theft targeted vault receipts from multiple grocery chains scheduled for bank deposits.
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Valley park stabbing sparks major gang clash at Six Flags
In Valencia California witnesses refused to discuss a bloody brawl at Six Flags Magic Mountain outside the Contempo Pavilion. A 22 year old man Anthony D Escobedo is booked on suspicion of murdering Felix Saldivar 16 of Sylmar. Dozens of youths 15 to 18 were detained with many charged with weapons offenses and assault after the Saturday night disturbance. Over 65 deputies responded to the major disturbance with patrols from several stations.
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Purge Reported in Iraq After Government Arrests
Unconfirmed reports indicate a sweeping purge in Iraq with five top government figures jailed for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Saddam Hussein. Press notes mention about 250 people jailed and 34 executed.
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