Gunman frees 63 in bus hijack at California retreat
A lone gunman held 63 people hostage at a Santa Cruz area Baha i Faith retreat for six hours before surrendering after captives and police negotiators persuaded him. Thomas Wilson, 26, of Bakersfield faces kidnapping and auto theft charges.
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Santa Cruz
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Bakersfield
Santa Cruz County Hospital
Marvin Gangloff
Wilson
Gangioff
Lance cleared but questions remain on banking activity
Federal investigators found no basis for prosecuting Budget Director Bert Lance or others over Lance's Georgia banking. Comptroller Heimann cites unresolved questions about acceptable banking practices and potential regulatory changes, with hearings set for September 7 and ongoing inquiries into prior matters.
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Lance
Georgia
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Herons May Halt Oklahoma Highway Bypass
Oklahoma may delay a 1.2 million three mile bypass project on Route 33 near Dramright to avoid disturbing a heron breeding site. The state plans to invite bids in September but officials warn of possible postponement.
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Percy
Heimann
Oklahoma City
UPI
Dramright
Bank teller charged with embezzling funds in federal case
A Union Bank teller, Sandra Williams, 27, allegedly embezzled 1256 by issuing five unrecorded money orders to a female friend between August 9 and 12. The orders bore past transaction markers and a listed emergency contact. Williams was released on bond after appearing before U.S. Magistrate Raymond Terlizzi. FBI continues the investigation.
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Murder Suspect In Tucson Woman Found Dead At Home
Tucson police say a 21-year-old woman found dead in her apartment at 3558 E Cady Ave near East Speedway Blvd and North Country Club Road was likely murdered. Two female friends discovered the body around 11 am. preliminary details suggest stabbing or blunt force trauma and a ransacked residence.
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E. Cady Ave
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