CBS chief exec brands Rather remarks about Couric sexist
CBS Corp. Chief Executive Leslie Moonves called Dan Rather’s comments on Katie Couric sexist. Rather, on MSNBC, criticized CBS for dumbing down the Evening News to fit a younger audience, citing the pursuit of a Today Show ethos. A separate Florida incident reports Tara Spears injured by a leaping sturgeon on the Suwannee River. Spears, 32, of Bell, was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
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German shepherd Ozzy spared life in jail at PA facility
CAWIDEN New Jersey owner Kelly Allard of Somerdale arranges a life behind bars option for Ozzy a seven year old German shepherd who attacked a neighbor's child in April and was ordered to be put down by a municipal judge The dog will patrol the perimeter at George W Hill Correctional Facility near Media Pennsylvania rather than suffer solitary confinement The case preserves a dog life with work style duties rather than death as a penalty
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Space station unveils new solar wings in debut
NASA astronauts reveal the ISS new 115 foot long solar wings as part of a 17.5 ton segment connected during a spacewalk. The array unfolds like an accordion, with a 240 foot wingspan and over 2,400 pound panels, while a second spacewalk aims to activate the new segment.
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San Diego Therapist Pleads Guilty to Molesting Brain Damaged Kids
Wayne Albert Bleyle a 55 year old former respiratory therapist at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego pleaded guilty to eight counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child and four counts of exhibiting a minor in pornography. Under a plea he faces about 45 years eight months in prison with credit for good behavior.
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Preacher's Husband Charged in Stabbing Death
In Great Barrington Massachusetts a church deacon was charged with stabbing his preacher wife Reverend Esther Dozier to death in their home near the church. The couple's son found her body, triggering a homicide investigation and local church community shock.
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Ethics trial opens for Duke lacrosse prosecutor in NC
In Raleigh the North Carolina State Bar pursues disciplinary actions against Duke lacrosse prosecutor Mike Nifong for alleged professional conduct violations. The case centers on his handling of the Duke lacrosse allegations a two year old girl linked to the case is mentioned though details are sparse. A separate fatal stabbing is noted in a report about a preacher killed in her bed with her husband infected in a separate incident. The article mixes multiple local crime notes without a single cohesive narrative.
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Judge drops mob slaying case against ex FBI agent co defendant
Las Vegas limousine driver John Sinagra had murder charges dismissed after 15 years without indictment for a 1990 gangland killing allegedly aided by corrupt FBI agent L Lindley DeVecchio. Judge Gustin Riechbach ruled the delay violated Sinagra's right to a speedy trial. Sinagra was released and his attorney called him innocent while prosecutors vow to appeal and pursue DeVecchio.
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Five Children Die In Pittsburgh Fire
Five children perished in a three story row house blaze in Pittsburgh early Tuesday authorities said a teenage babysitter was to have watched the youngsters. Neighbor Sonjaya Perry 22 described the scene saying the children screamed as flames leaped from the windows before dawn. She attempted entry but the stairs were engulfed in fire. Outside, two boys pleaded for aid for their siblings.
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Pennsylvania Funds Security at Flight 93 Crash Site
Pennsylvania will pay for security at the Flight 93 crash site to end a dispute over a donation box at the location. The grant covers security measures and aims to resolve local contention over donations tied to the site.
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Baby survivor to live with aunt after family tragedy
A 9 month old girl, sole survivor of her mother's failed hangings of the four children, will live temporarily with her aunt as foster care continues. Estrada and Frayre Rodriguez families plan guardianship discussions after the May 29 mobile home tragedy near Hudson Oaks.
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Teen freed then kept in prison as appeal looms
Genarlow Wilson, once ordered released after a judge termed his 10-year sentence for consensual teen sex a grave miscarriage of justice, remains jailed. Georgia's attorney general quickly appealed, delaying any bond during the appeal while Wilson, now 21, has spent over 28 months behind bars.
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Afghan Police Mistake Kills Eight Officers in Kabul
In Kabul eight Afghan police officers were killed before dawn after Afghan forces misidentified each other as enemies. U S led coalition forces responded with helicopter gunships in a chaotic firefight highlighting mistrust between Afghan and U S security teams and prompting Karzai to call the incident tragic.
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Bangladesh mudslides kill 108 in monsoon chaos
Floods mudslides and lightning in Bangladesh killed 108 with dozens missing as monsoon storms inundated Dhaka and Chittagong. The worst-hit area was Chittagong where 97 deaths were reported, many slum huts swept away. Survivors described sudden mud and water rushing through hillside settlements.
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