Teen pleads guilty in poisoning of teacher at Cary NC school
A 17 year old from Cary, Zachary Midgette, pleaded guilty to assaulting a government employee after poisoning a science teacher's water with hydrochloric acid and zinc chloride. The incident prompted medical evaluation, expulsion from Wake County schools, and sentencing set for December as he undergoes Tarheel Challenge Academy. The case highlights concerns about student psychological issues and rehabilitation options.
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N.C
Zachary Midgette
Cary
Wake District Court
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Midgette
Wake County
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Bleak author Cormac McCarthy picked for Oprah book club
Oprah Winfrey selected Cormac McCarthy novel The Road as the latest book club pick. McCarthy, 73, lives in Santa Fe and will appear on a future show for his first television interview, per publisher Knopf. The pairing with Oprah creates a striking cultural moment.
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Chicago
Cormac McCarthy
Oprah Winfrey
Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe
Winfrey
McCarthy
Book Club
Santa Fe
N.M
Alfred A. Knopf
Immigrants see record naturalization rate in 2005
A Pew Hispanic Center study shows 2005 set an all time high for the number of immigrants becoming U S citizens and the share of eligible applicants naturalizing reached a 25 year peak. Growth in legal immigration and a greater urge to naturalize explain the trend.
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San Francisco
U.S
Pew Hispanic Center
Jeffrey Passel
United States
Pew
Corrections and Clarifications Policy Noted
The Chronicle Telegram invites readers to report factual errors by calling 329 7155, emphasizing commitment to accurate news coverage and prompt corrections.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Lottery results and jackpot notes across states
Michigan and Pennsylvania Daily numbers reveal midday and evening draws with totals. Mega Millions estimates at $60 million, Mega Ball 06. West Virginia and Michigan show Daily 3 1 9 4 and 0 5 0, plus Daily 4 5 1 8 2 and 3 1 0 0 respectively. Rolling Cash 5 and Pick 3 through 4 results listed.
Self represented dealer faces 100 charges in Elyria case
Elyria man William Griesser, facing more than 100 charges from odometer tampering to welfare fraud, will represent himself after a judge ruled he is competent to stand trial. A former attorney will assist with evidence rules. Separate Lorain reports describe a beer theft from a delivery truck and a suspicious van attempt to lure a 13 year old.
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Elyria
County Common Pleas
Raymond Ewers
William Griesser
Griesser
Kenneth Ortner
Kathleen Griesser
Mammal DNA study upends dinosaur extinction timing
Researchers using a large mammal supertree argue for an earlier mammal origins than fossil records show. The work, praised for breadth, questions how dinosaurs shaped later mammal evolution and encourages search for fossils explaining an early mammal rise. Critics note crude dating and call for cautious interpretation while highlighting the method's scope and potential.
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MacPhee
Greg Wilson
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
William J. Murphy
Texas A&m University
Elyria Police Blotter Details Warrants and Thefts Across City
Police issued warrants for Mark Streets on criminal trespass charges and Geraldine Brown on driving under suspension, while Darryl Lawson and Cynthia Beckett faced domestic violence counts. The blotter notes multiple burglaries and thefts, with items including tools, cameras, electronics, copper piping, and a large load of clothing and a TV.
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Mark Streets
Winckles St
East Ave
Darryl J. Lawson
Elyria
Cynthia M. Beckett
E. Broad St
Jack Matia Chevy
Prospect St
Pratt Boulevard
Geraldine M. Brown
Infirmary Road
Sixteenth Street
Marcus D. Johnson
Lowall St
Lanna St
Ack Matia Honda
West Avenue
Joshua D. Niemlec
Tempe
Ariz
Second St
Joseph H. Meacham
Henderson Drive
W. 19Th St
Edna M. Janas
E. 34Th St
Suez Avenue
Georgia Ave
Oakdale Ave
Jonathan Latarre
E. 29Th St
Fillmore Ave
Lorain Drive
Meister Road
Tiena F. Layne
Laurel Road
Angioplasty Study Highlights Acute Patient Needs
Dr. Schaeffer notes 70 percent of local physicians treat acute angina patients not covered by the study. He urges immediate care for those with chest pains or after heart attack, while acknowledging chronic cases may require further treatment. The team will discuss findings at an April Ohio conference. Contact listed for follow up.
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Schaeffer
Fakan recalls perilous career of son in diplomacy and security
John Fakan, speaking for his elder, describes his son's 40 years in Kabul and embassies from Havana to Liberia. The diplomat, a former Marine and Diplomatic Security Service officer, earned the Medal of Valor after guiding an ABC crew to safety in 1998. Contact Brac Dicken at 329-7147 or bdicken chronicfet.com.
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Fakan
U.S. Marine Corps
Havana
Cuba
Diplomatic Security Service
Middle East
Africa
Kabul
Afghanistan
Australia
Northern Ireland
State Department
ABC News
Liberia
John Fakan
Brac Dicken
Bdicken
Chronicfet.com
Dog Guy business dog case ends with backyard search
Police investigated an out standing warrant incident at The Dog Guy where Isaiah, a Rottweiler, vanished from a fenced backyard. The dog later reappeared with officers at a home on Hamilton Avenue, and Isaiah was returned to Smith. No charges filed yet. discussions planned with the city prosecutor. The employee involved remains jailed on an unrelated break in.
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Chambers
Isaiah
Pound
Smith
Hamilton Avenue
Lorain
Mark Carpentiere
Carperitiere
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