Massachusetts high court strikes voluntary school prayer
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled the five week old voluntary school prayer law violates the First Amendment. The ruling voids the statute that set aside daily prayer and required volunteer teachers to lead sessions with opt outs.
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Publishing chains threaten culture says Tuchman and Doctorow
Washington briefing heard historians Barbara Tuchman and novelist E L Doctorow warn Congress that concentration of ownership in publishing risks narrowing opportunities for new writers. A booksellers spokesman cited growth of chain stores pushing independents out of business as two chains may soon control half of general interest book sales.
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Judge orders closed hearing in Kenneth Parnell kidnapping case
Ukiah Calif United Press International reports a judge barred press and public from next week's preliminary hearing for Kenneth E. Parnell 48 accused of kidnapping Timmy White 5 and Steven Stayner 14. Mendocino County DA Joseph Allen noted contempt citation gag order and continued proceedings to bring in more witnesses.
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Scott Tax Fraud Trial Near Verdict Before GOP Primary
Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott faces tax fraud charges days before the Republican primary. Defense attorney Vincent Bugliosi argued the government used wild speculation while Scott declined to testify, over a case the defense says rests on weak evidence and overreaches. Scott could face prison and fines if convicted.
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