Kennedy nephew murder trial hinges on dead witness account
In Stamford,Michael Skakel's murder trial may hinge on a deceased witness Gregory Coleman who testified in April that Skakel claimed he would get away with murder. Coleman later admitted injecting heroin before testifying to a grand jury in the case.
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San Francisco Homeless Count Sparks Citywide Debate
San Francisco officials report about 5400 homeless individuals in a city of 777,000 as advocates push for higher estimates. Tourists and residents voice concerns over street conditions and panhandling impacting tourism and daily life. Street scenes vary from scenic neighborhoods to beggars and perceived leniency toward the homeless problem.
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Heat wave relief in sight as city endures record heat
Ronald Mailman and others endured 102 degree heat at Shea Stadium where free water and a snow graphic offered little relief. The nationwide heat wave pushed records in Newark 105 and Central Park 103 as health officials warned vulnerable residents.
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Early school starts upset students and parents
In Watkinsville Georgia and across the country districts are moving start dates earlier, shortening summer. Students complain of lost summer as schools begin in August for reasons from college scheduling to better summer job opportunities. Families cancel summer plans while districts cite shifting calendars and midyear exam timing.
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Eight Hurricanes Forecast This Season
NOAA forecasters boosted their season prediction to as many as a dozen tropical storms with up to eight hurricanes. Conditions in the tropical Atlantic are favoring development as the peak approaches, and systems may threaten the U.S. and Caribbean regions moving westward. Gerry Bell of the Climate Prediction Center notes rising hurricane potential.
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Code Red II Worm Spreads Across U S Disrupts Services
Code Red II worm spreads rapidly across the United States causing sporadic Internet outages including AP service disruptions on Wednesday. Symantec estimates at least 1,000 servers infected. Qwest reports spotty high speed Internet outages. Cisco hardware vulnerable per company advisory.
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Death penalty sought in Houston mothers drownings
Prosecution plans to seek the death penalty against Andrea Pia Yates, a 37 year old Houston mother charged with drowning her five children in a bathtub. A competency hearing to determine if she can stand trial will be held within two weeks.
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