Journal warns but suspended as China clamps down on dissent
In Beijing an academic journal Fangfa, framed as a science periodical, is ordered stopped indefinitely after publishing political reform pieces. Editors sought support from scientific backers to resist the suspension. Potentially political coverage triggers regime action.
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Reenactment Probes Deadly Bourbonnais Train Crash
Investigators re enact the Bourbonnais crossing collision to determine sighting timing as the City of New Orleans tragedy is reviewed. Officials, including NTSB director Robert Lauby, press for data while truck driver John Stokes and the hospitalized engineer are questioned.
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Acid reflux linked to esophageal cancer risk
A New England Journal of Medicine study finds chronic heartburn raises esophageal cancer risk about eightfold. Nighttime reflux increases danger. antacids do not lessen the risk. Dr Jesper Lagergren cautions against dismissing reflux and advises medical care if new symptoms such as trouble swallowing appear.
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Karolinska Institute
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House leaders weigh pay hike for lawmakers in Congress
National roundup reports top House leaders discuss a plan to raise lawmakers salaries by about 5000 dollars a year to 136673, with Hastert backing continuation of the cost of living increase and Gephardt awaiting caucus and House votes.
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Talbott relative tied to Karadzic money inquiry
U S officials are probing contacts linked to Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott. His brother in law Cody P Shearer reportedly received thousands from an associate of Radovan Karadzic as he sought the fugitive's surrender in 1997. He says Bosnian figures have mailed threats demanding $1 million or risk tragedy.
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Versace legend inspires students at Miami design event
In NORTH MIAMI Florida Donatella Versace urged students at Senior High School to pursue fashion dreams. She praised Gianni Versace's fearless work and recalled her takeover after his 1997 killing by Andrew Cunanan.
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