Payatas dump collapse leaves 71 dead in Manila area
Rescue workers recovered more bodies from a wall of smoldering garbage at the Promised Land shanties near Payatas, Manila. At least 71 are dead, with missing estimates ranging from 72 to 300. 31 injured were rushed to hospital as the mountain of waste collapsed and caught fire.
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Audio played in Waco siege trial cited as evidence
Federal prosecutors presented audio from the Waco siege showing conversations among Branch Davidians and agents before the compound burned. A male voice urged to “keep that fire going” as tanks were active, with the government arguing Davidians caused three fires amid the crisis near Waco on April 19, 1999, killing about 80 sect members including David Koresh.
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Ibuprofen proves as effective as indomethacin for preemies
Researchers from five Belgian NICUs report ibuprofen closes the fetal blood vessel as effectively as indomethacin in premature babies. The NEJM study, released two months before its September 7 publication, finds ibuprofen may have fewer serious side effects.
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Pentagon eyes next test after second failure
The Pentagon reviews the latest failure of its national missile defense test in a second-by-second analysis and prepares for an October test. Lt. Col. Rick Lehner says the malfunction does not undermine the technology, while Defense Secretary Cohen vows the goal of a 2005 defense remains despite the setback.
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Ventura makes surprise debut on daytime drama
Gov. Jesse Ventura appeared as himself on The Young and the Restless in Minneapolis scenes with Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden. He skipped watching the soap to discuss education policy at a convention, saying the moment wasn t fresh in his mind. The appearance aired as part of his broad media engagement.
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Clinton launches drive for Mideast peace effort
President Clinton begins a hands on push to bridge Israeli Palestinian gaps ahead of a Japan summit. He presses Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat toward a timely deal at Camp David with core issues including Jerusalem refugees and withdrawals shaping the talks. Arafat demands sovereignty over parts of Jerusalem and a Palestinian state with a September deadline looming. Barak signals willingness to widen West Bank control and shrink settlements. Ashrawi cautions against a flawed peace, urging decisive progress for a genuine settlement.
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Two charged with murder of video gambling manager
Lancaster County Sheriff says two people were charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery kidnapping and murder in the shooting death of video gambling parlor manager Melvin Steele. Sylvia Talford and Vernard Mathis were arrested. deputies seek additional suspects.
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Misleading Information Influences Elections Study Says
The Annenberg Public Policy Center reports that a radio claim McCain opposed breast cancer research and Bradley opposed flood relief for Iowa farmers skewed voter views. The 2000 Survey of the American Electorate plans 100,000 interviews to gauge how campaign claims shape perceptions. Endorsements can polarize voters depending on the endorsers and motives.
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South Carolina Black Lawmakers Condemn Mfume Critique
In Baltimore at the NAACP convention, Kweisi Mfume called South Carolina Black lawmakers weak-kneed for brokering a Confederate flag compromise. State Sen. Robert Ford dismissed Mfume and the NAACP as Johnny come latelys, noting decades of effort to remove the flag and praising the compromise as the way to lower the flag from the Statehouse. The Confederate battle flag was raised at the Confederate Soldier Monument as the capitol dispute persisted. Ford defended the deal as necessary and declared the issue resolved to the best of their ability.
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