Fifth Salyersville child abuse case opens amid stigma
In Salyersville Kentucky a long running scandal involving 26 children ages 1 to 11 saw 23 relatives indicted four years ago for sexual and physical abuse. Four trials have occurred. a fifth begins as Sheriff Chalmer Wireman notes persistent stigma.
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Study Panel Earns Cool Reception in Space Policy Debate
Washington lawmakers react coolly as the Bush administration forms an outside panel to study long term space goals. Sen. Albert Gore says the move adds another group after recent NASA embarrassments while VP Quayle would oversee the panel. Rep. Michael Andrews calls for strong leadership to fix NASA troubles.
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Aiken Standard announces three time options for subscriptions
The Aiken Standard lists pricing plans of three, six, and twelve months for newspaper subscriptions, outlining duration options and presumed rates for readers considering longer commitments.
Senate Ethics Report Targets Durenberger Associates
Washington The Senate Ethics Committee special counsel relies on statements from Durenberger associates to argue in a closed report that Senator Dave Durenberger violated Senate rules and possibly federal law. The document names aides and a Tobacco Institute link, suggesting financial misconduct and potential reprimand by the full Senate.
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Earthquake Toll Rises in Luzon Philippines
About 200 people killed as a major 7.7 quake strikes Luzon, with Manila and Baguio hit hardest. 193 dead and 585 injured officially, rescue hampered by scarce heavy equipment and critical shortages of blood and medicine. Hyatt Hotel among the worst damaged as many trapped in damaged buildings.
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Earthquake Crumbles Philippine School Killing and Wounding Many
Loida Gabwat recalls the moment the Christian College of the Philippines in Cabanatuan City collapsed during an earthquake. Students and teachers were buried in crumbling concrete, with many feared dead as rescues pulled survivors from rubble and others cried for missing classmates.
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Young Faces Runoff Bid in Georgia Governor Race
Andrew Young a former Atlanta mayor and U N ambassador campaigns across Georgia aiming to become the first Black governor. Polls show a tight five way race with a runoff possible if no candidate wins a majority. Black leaders seek to overturn the system claiming it hurts Black voters.
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FDA Orders Stop to Health Claims for Fish Oil Capsules
FDA tells 60 fish oil capsule makers to drop claims that their products lower cholesterol or reduce heart attack risk. Agency cited NIH review showing insufficient evidence for cardiovascular benefits despite studies on omega 3. Earlier warnings about arthritis claims extend to new letters.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Bill Grigg
National Institutes of Health
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Man Accused Of Murder Could Use Mental State As Defense
York County Sheriff George Eaton says Indiana man Gary Rimert should face the death penalty for stabbing four people to death but may use his mental condition as a defense. Rimert admitted killing his grandparents Henry Rohrs and Alice Rohrs and neighbors Ralph Petersen and Dee Petersen in River Hills after an all night drive from Lafayette. Authorities note Rimert was off his medication, contributing to his emotional disorder and unclear sequence of events.
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