Amherst babysitter indicted in death of 5 month old
A county grand jury charged Melissa Dovala 32 with murder felonious assault endangering children and involuntary manslaughter in the February 6 beating death of Riley Harris Smith. Riley died after being beaten at Dovala s Westchester Drive home. Authorities say Dovala cared for the child at the time and the mother rushed him to Amherst Hospital.
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Eileen Callahan Smith
Amherst Hospital
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Westchester
Paul Matus
Children Services
Timeline of Events in Riley Case Leads to Prosecution
A sequence of developments shows Riley death ruled a Paul Matus case. Police identify a suspect by March 12 but do not arrest. A special prosecutor is appointed on March 27. Melissa Dovala is arrested on May 26.
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Paul Matus
Oklahoma killer Nichols found guilty on 161 state murders
In McAlester Oklahoma Terry Nichols was convicted of 161 state murder charges and arson in the Oklahoma City bombing case. The same jury will hear penalty phase to decide life or death. Prosecutors say Nichols aided Timothy McVeigh in assembling the fuel bomb.
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Okla
Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
Nichols
Diane Leonard
Oklahoma
Timothy McVeigh
Waco
Texas
Alfred P. Murrah Federal
McVeigh
Lou Keel
Feds warn of summer attack by al Qaida seven sought
Federal officials warned of a possible al Qaida attack in coming months and asked the public to help locate seven operatives. FBI Director Mueller named six men and one woman tied to al Qaida who may know the United States, with only Adam Gadahn already identified.
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al-Qaida
United States
FBI
Robert Mueller
Adam Yahidyi Gadahn
California
al- Qaida
Abu Zubeyda
Weather forecast hints at showers and sun with storms
The brief notes a mix of clouds and sun with heavy afternoon thunderstorms. A high of 78 degrees is expected, with more details available in the AccuWeather forecast on Page A.
City Hall unveils new Elyria building and gala
City officials and residents attended a gala at Elyria's new City Hall to celebrate the modern design integrating historic elements. Attendees noted the building houses city offices and reflects a blend of tradition and technology.
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Elyria
Jim McClain
Flood team to tour seven Ohio counties for damage survey
Federal and state officials will tour seven counties including Lorain to assess damages from severe storms and heavy rain. FEMA and SBA representatives will survey home destruction and displacement while Gov Taft reviews results for possible federal aid and a presidential disaster declaration.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Bob Taft
FEMA
Linda Lacia
Taft
Small Business Administration
Nixon was too drunk to discuss crisis with Britain
Kissinger states Nixon was too intoxicated to talk with British Prime Minister during the 1973 Arab-Israeli war five days into the conflict. The National Archives released transcripts of Kissinger phone calls showing his assessment of the president's condition on the night of October 11 1973.
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Henry Kissinger
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National Archives
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