Virginia governor commutes death sentence in prison killing
In Richmond Virginia Governor George Allen commuted the death sentence of Joseph Payne to life imprisonment hours before execution for the 1985 burning death of fellow inmate David Dunford. The decision followed juror doubts, new testimony, and the Supreme Court rejection of Payne's final appeal.
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Taxes sald out smokes in states
California sharply reduced adult smoking to 15.5 percent in 1995 from 26 percent in 1984, according to the CDC. Kentucky remained highest at 27.8 percent, Utah lowest at 13.2 percent. California voters previously raised taxes to 35 cents a pack in 1989 to fund anti smoking campaigns and programs.
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Mars probe blasts off to map Mars surface and assess life
CAPE CANAVERAL NASA's Mars Global Surveyor launched aboard a Delta rocket at noon after a wind delay. The boxy 10 foot craft will reach Mars in 10 months, enter a 235 mile high orbit in 1998, map the atmosphere and surface, and help scout landing sites for future missions.
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