Dow Corning breast implant suits hit by bankruptcy
Three women led by Katie Casey Marilyn Sapp and Mary Williams faced three years of delays in court as Dow Corning filed for Chapter 11 protection in Houston freezing lawsuits and potentially delaying a $4.25 billion settlement. The move follows years of alleged health harms from silicone implants.
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Ebola quarantine tightens in Kinshasa amid sirens of outbreak
In Kinshasa two suspected Ebola carriers, a riverboat captain and a nurse, were quarantined after fears they brought the virus from Kikwit. Health officials monitor them for 28 days as the WHO reports 17 new deaths and four new cases, all in Kikwit, 125 miles east.
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Clinton Approval Rises to Over Half in Poll
Washington Post ABC poll shows President Clinton with 56 percent approval, up from 46, as 80 percent praise his handling of the Oklahoma City bombing response. Trust in Clinton and congressional Republicans tied at 42 percent each, with majorities opposing GOP budget plans.
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Clinton to Announce Record $6 Billion Auto Sanctions
The Clinton administration plans a $6 billion package targeting Japanese luxury autos such as Acura Lexus and Infiniti to pressure Japan to ease barriers for American cars and parts. The move, starting a 30 day comment period, could take effect after talks at the economic summit with Prime Minister Murayama.
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