Court Rules Patent Right Extends to Test-Tube Life
The Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote ruled that living organisms created by genetic engineering can be patented under federal law. The decision upholds a GE employee Ananda Chakrabarty patent on a lab developed bacterium that eats crude oil, while drawing sharp criticism from the People's Business Commission as a threat to life. The court indicated Congress could exclude such organisms but, for now, affirmed coverage under invention law. It also scheduled a separate case on mining rights and left intact a ruling limiting costs recovery for synthetic natural gas research.
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N.Y
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Lucky Me Uranium Corp
Yuma County
Lucky Me
Geomet Exploration Ltd
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Clark Urges Iran Policy Reversal to Free Hostages
Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark says reversing Carter administration policy toward Iran is essential to free U S hostages and restore relations. He unveils a nine point Iranian solution including extradition of wrongdoers and recovery of stolen property, calls to end sanctions and push a congressional probe into U S interventions.
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Conferees Agree On Synfuels Bill
Washington AP conferees wrap more than six months of talks and approve a multi billion dollar energy bill backing synthetic fuels as an oil alternative. Leaders tout quick passage, with a target desk by July 4 and possible Senate action next week.
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Weather and News Briefs Mix In One Item
Mostly sunny conditions in the north and partly cloudy skies in the south with highs in the 70s. Tonight cool and fair with lows in the 50s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with 70s again. There is a chance of showers Thursday and Saturday and partial cloud cover on Friday. New York AP Dan Rather says he tried illicit drugs including heroin in the 1950s during a interview with Ladies Home Journal. He claims a Houston police station incident led to a heroin injection for a story and says he understands addiction. he has smoked pot and knows about LSD.
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CBS News
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Rich Creek Fire Investigation Continues Amid Arson Suspicions
Rich Creek Virginia plant Elmac Corporation faced five early Friday fires attributed to arson. No workers were injured and production aims to resume soon. The 103‑employee facility, owned by Eagle-Picher Cincinnati, expects to rebuild with insurance help as police search for a suspect continues.
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