Night Stalker Richard Ramirez dies in hospital
Richard Ramirez known as the Night Stalker died early Friday in a hospital from liver failure after being moved from San Quentin to receive care. Ramirez, 53, had been on California’s death row for decades awaiting execution amid a 1980s reign of terror that included 13 murders and multiple rapes and burglaries.
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Drone strike in Shawal targets compound near Waziristan
Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U S drone strike hit a compound in Mangrothi village Shawal area near the North and South Waziristan border killing seven militants. The strike comes as Nawaz Sharif condemns the U S drone program amid public backlash over civilian casualties.
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Mummy Vacuumed and Cleaned at Boston Hospital Exhibit
A 2,500 year old Egyptian mummy named Padi hershef at Massachusetts General Hospital underwent a cleaning. Conservator Mimi Leveque used saliva treated swabs and a small vacuum to remove salt and dust from the face and skin. Minor repairs to the coffin are planned before repositioning in a horizontal case beside the Ether Dome. The work will take three days.
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San Onofre Nuclear Plant Permanently Shuts Down
California utility Southern California Edison ends the San Onofre plant after a decade of damage and dispute. Regulators and officials warn of possible power shortages this summer while seeking replacements and efficiency drives. Community groups celebrate the closure amid debates over energy reliability.
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Gunman killed by police after Santa Monica college library rampage
A gunman described as 25 to 30 years old in a black ballistic jacket killed at least six people in Santa Monica, starting at a house fire then attacking Santa Monica College and its library before officers fatally shot him. Three women were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, one died, and a second shooter was not confirmed.
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Health care in immigration reform splits Congress
Health care access for newly legalized immigrants has become a contested issue in Congress as negotiators seek a comprehensive immigration bill. Republicans warn against ObamaCare subsidies for those who broke immigration laws, while a bipartisan House group presses ahead without Rep. Labrador.
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Obama moves to lift most gray wolf protections nationwide
The Obama administration proposed ending federal protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48, signaling a shift after decades of recovery efforts. About 6,100 wolves now roam the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes regions where protections are already lifted, with a public comment period to follow and a final decision within a year.
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