Half of violent crimes in 2000 went unreported says DOJ
Government data show more than half of violent crimes including rapes, armed robberies, and assaults were not reported to police in 2000. Reporting rose from an average 43 percent (1992-1999) to 49 percent in 2000, with injuries and gunshot victims more likely to be reported.
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American University
Center For Justice, Law and Society
Iraq leaders pledge readiness as U S plans war
Iraq officials say Washington plans war despite progress on disarmament and seek support from the UN Security Council. Maj. Gen. Amin notes Iraq cooperated with inspectors and may invite Hans Blix to Baghdad on March 17 while Saddam chairs a high level meeting with Defense Minister Hashim and sons Odai and Qusai. The Bush administration stresses urgency.
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Odai
Qusai
Republican
Abdel Tawab Mullah Huweish
Middle East
How firm is America's resolve in era of conflict
A Chicago AP report recalls brutal scenes in Somalia and the Lebanon barracks bombing, noting swift troop withdrawals and wide shock. It frames debates on public backing for future wars, asking whether casualties or prolonged fighting will erode support as the nation faces potential conflict with Iraq.
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Texas to set 300th execution since 1982 Wednesday
The Texas record for the number of executions since 1982 reaches 300 with a scheduled execution on Wednesday. The state continues to apply capital punishment amid ongoing legal and ethical debates.
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Web site update prompts new site features
A brief note indicates a redesign of the Wai Crop uptelegmcy site with a focus on smaller pages and streamlined navigation. It mentions improved chronology tags and a tighter layout to enhance reader access.
Violent TV linked to later aggression study says
The study followed 329 people from ages 6 to early 20s and found that heavy exposure to televised violence correlates with higher risks of adult aggression and spouse abuse in both sexes. Researchers from the University of Michigan report in Developmental Psychology, urging parental limits on violent content.
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Developmental Psychology
L. Rowell Huesmann
University of Michigan
Institute For Social Research
Huesmann
Ohio fish advisories rely on two year old data
Akron based EPA acknowledged new advisories are largely built on two year old information. Officials seek 2002 and 2003 data analysis but lack funds to hire a toxicologist. Critics say advisories are not current and rely on limited Lake Erie data while urging limited consumption across Ohio waters.
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Linda Oros
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Bryan Clark
Ohio Public Interest Research Group
Cleveland
Advisories warn against frequent fish meals in Ohio waters
Officials caution residents to limit fish meals to one per week due to mercury contamination in Ohio waterways including Lake Erie. Advisory targets Lake Erie and other Ohio fisheries, urging vulnerable groups to minimize consumption to reduce exposure.
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Arrest Made in Death of Former Lorain Girl
Chanel Elaine Barnett an 11 year old from Lorain was found dead near her Fremont home. Shaquale R Woodhouse 24 held on a 1 million bond charged with aggravated murder. Police say evidence and interviews built the case. DNA tests pending. Chanel’s burial scheduled at Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon.
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Monte L. Huss
Sam Derr
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