AIDS lawsuit shocks Romania as parents sue over infected child
The Calinciuc family claims a blood transfusion at St. Mary Hospital in Iasi in 1992 gave Jasmina AIDS. The 6 year old and her mother push a landmark case amid taboos and fear. Trial to begin today and the family fights a system they see as responsible.
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Skydiving Fatalities Spark Manslaughter Charge at Local Center
Lee Perry Sr 85 died during a skydiving jump at Sheridan Oregon’s Pacific Parachute Center. Owner Ted Mayfield faces manslaughter charges for Perry and Charles Schaefer deaths. The center has a history of 13 fatal accidents since 1972, drawing scrutiny over safety practices.
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Partly cloudy conditions with a low in the lower 40s tonight. Tomorrow forecast shows a high near yesterday’s level with sunrise at 1 07 a.m. and sunset around 3 17 p.m.
Bosnian Elderly In War Shelter Scraps, Hopes For End
In a shelled former school near the front line in Sarajevo, sixty four sick elderly residents live in misery. A doctor five nurses four orderlies and a social worker care for them while 150 others live nearby with limited heat scarce gas and meager meals. The Red Cross provides monthly canned aid and French UN peacekeepers offer occasional help.
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Clinton Defends Foster Nomination for Surgeon General
President Clinton insists Henry Foster remains qualified to be surgeon general amid abortion controversy. Senate leader Dole accuses Clinton of partisan division, says nomination should be withdrawn if votes aren’t present. Clinton blasts extreme right wing and criticizes Senate Democrats.
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Fleeing Indians Fend Hunger In Southern Mexican Refugee Camp
More than 5000 Indian peasants flee advancing troops to a jungle camp near San Cristobal de las Casas. Reporters describe starvation, possible cholera, and limited food as families endure cold nights and crowded bamboo huts while rebel leaders call for return.
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