A gunman opened fire Feb. 23 on the observation deck of New York City's Empire State Building, killing one and injuring six. He then killed himself. Police found no evidence that the gunman was affiliated with any terrorist group. In Atlanta, a nail-laden bomb exploded at a homosexual nightclub, injuring five. A small group calling itself the Army of God claimed responsibility for the club bombing, as well as for a January double bombing at an Atlanta abortion business.
Investigators doubt the claims are genuine.
Mr. Chavis, now Chavis Muhammad, had been a minister in the liberal United Church of Christ and at one time served as national vice president of the National Council of Churches. Leaders of the state legislature, just shy of the votes needed to override, will put the issue before the voters in a November referendum. Meanwhile, the Pentagon reported that Lt. Kelly Flinn, who made history two years ago by becoming America's first woman bomber pilot, has been charged with committing adultery and could face a court-martial. The truth will set you free The human conscience is a real nag. The Times was tipped to the story through a pre-publication copy of the March 3 American Medical News in which Mr. Fitzsimmons first unburdened himself.