Deaths rise among Viagra users cited by FDA
Washington AP reports 16 deaths among men who used Viagra, including seven deaths during or after sex. FDA says no direct link to the drug, but warns nitroglycerin interaction can be deadly. Ages 48 to 80, many with prior heart disease. doctors note patients may disregard risks for sexual activity. The agency will update its list as more reports emerge.
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Wage gap between sexes narrowing says administration
Washington AP reports the Clinton administration credits a strong economy and a higher minimum wage with narrowing the wage gap to about three cents on the dollar since last spring. In the first quarter of 1998 women earned 76 cents for every dollar men, up from 73 cents a year earlier, as unemployment drops and firms offer higher pay and promotions to women and minorities.
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Right line of play in three no trump in a bridge deal
Phillip Alder analyzes a three no trump deal where West starts with the spade king. The goal is nine tricks with the right heart king onside and careful diamond play. Diamonds 3-2 allow repeated heart finesses after top spade and diamond tricks.
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Iran diplomat egged at UN as four protesters arrested
Four protesters, two men and two women, were arrested outside the United Nations on Tuesday and charged with assaulting an internationally protected person. Kamal Kharrazi, the Iranian foreign minister, said he was attacked while moving from his car to the entrance during a U N conference on drugs. Police spokeswoman Theresa Farello said the suspects were detained by State Department police for assaulting an internationally protected person amid protests over Iran's alleged death squads.
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