Anti-missile talks delayed by Pentagon assessment
Defense Secretary William Cohen said the Pentagon will take several weeks longer than planned to assess steps for a national missile defense. He noted no immediate recommendation to President Clinton, aiming for the best possible plan before leaving office, with decisions on Alaska radar and next test timelines unsettled.
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High Tech Cattle Rustlers Challenge North Dakota Ranchers
Cattle rustling rises as beef demand pushes prices up and thieves employ spotters radios and dogs. Brand inspections help curb theft but many calves lack brands. Ranchers Sonny and Gwen Egly report escalating losses, with several hundred cattle stolen in recent weeks. Authorities note a major spike in North Dakota raids amid a 19 percent price rise from last year.
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Standardized newborn testing urged by pediatric group
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for federal uniform standards for newborn screening as states vary widely. Maine tests all newborns for MCAD only, Colorado tests for sickle cell, while others lag. HRSA task force report supports a national core set of tests, including PKU and hypothyroidism, with four additional mandatory conditions: CAH, biotinidase deficiency, maple syrup urine disease, and rhomorostinuria.
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Montana wildfire chaos as residents face evacuations near Bitterroot
Western fires burn with no end in sight in Montana and Idaho as Bitterroot Valley homes near Hamilton and Pinesdale evacuate. Officials say 65 major fires scorch 826,800 acres, with 20,000 firefighters fighting to contain them. President Clinton to visit an Idaho wildfire for a first hand assessment. Residents describe fear, packing keepsakes, and choosing whether to stay or flee as forests burn and homes risk destruction.
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