US recognizes Yugoslav republics and eases sanctions
The United States joined Europe in recognizing Croatia Slovenia and Bosnia Herzegovina as independent states from Yugoslavia. Macedonia also assured recognition after border discussions with Greece. Separately James Baker announced the move in a telecast.
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Texas blast flattens homes near Brenham
An underground LP gas pipeline explosion seven miles south of Brenham Texas killed a 6 year old boy and injured eighteen, four critically. The blast rattled homes 140 miles away and sent a 15 foot flame plume into the sky as investigators suspect gas buildup in a ravine ignited by a passing vehicle or a home pilot light.
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New drug may prevent AIDS related MAC infection
A 590 patient study indicates rifabutin may cut in half the risk of Mycobacterium avium complex infections in AIDS patients. Project leader Beverley Wynne of Adria Laboratories says the drug could delay MAC bloodstream infections, potentially helping about 75,000 U.S. AIDS patients.
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Arafat Missing On Jet To Libya In Sandstorm
PLO head Yasser Arafat and 11 others aboard a Soviet built Antonov Algerian registered jet vanished after failing to land in a Libyan desert during a sandstorm. London. Tunis sources say crew reported heavy conditions and sought permission to land at Al-Khofra before steering toward Sarra.
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Journalists and artists win Pulitzers in 1992
The 76th Pulitzer Prizes were awarded for journalism and the arts. The AP won the spot news photography prize for Russia coup and regime collapse, while The Sacramento Bee The New York Times and Newsday won two awards each. The New York Newsday staff won for subway derailment coverage. The Kentucky Cycle by Robert Schenkkan won drama.
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Army Revises Patriot Performance Downward in Gulf War
The Army updated its assessment of the Patriot missile showing 70 percent success against Iraqi Scuds fired at Saudi Arabia and 40 percent against those aimed at Israel, lower than earlier 80 and 50 percent claims. About 88 Scuds were launched from Iraq, with 46 at Saudi Arabia and 42 at Israel. an estimated two dozen warhead kills were noted.
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Judge orders FEC to adopt anti-bias rules for delegates
U S District Judge Charles Richey ordered the Federal Election Commission to create anti-discrimination rules to improve black Republicans’ chances of being chosen as delegates to the Republican national convention. The ruling, in a suit by the Freedom Republicans, directs the FEC to begin rule making promptly and consider help from the Justice Department.
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