MIX OF CUSTODY PUSH AND PARTY SWITCHES IN BRIEFS
The Baby Richard custody dispute sees the biological father seeking immediate custody with family visitation, while Otakar Kirchner plans a transition. Rep. Nathan Deal switches from Democrat to Republican, becoming the third in Congress to change sides since November. A California court allows suits against an assault pistol maker over a 1993 San Francisco law office shooting. The American Academy of Pediatrics backs a new chicken pox vaccine for children 12 months and older, with early May availability and high expected demand.
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Conservative China leader Chen Yun dies at 89
Chen Yun, Deng Xiaoping’s rival and architect of the planned economy, died at age 89. Tokyo based Kyodo cited unnamed Chinese sources while official media in Beijing did not report the death. Chen was a staunch Marxist defender and part of the group known as the eight immortals.
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Juror Subpoenaed in Simpson Case
A juror dismissed last week in the O J Simpson trial was subpoenaed to appear before Judge Lance Ito on Wednesday after comments sparked a juror misconduct investigation. Jeanette Harris, 38, was served with the subpoena Saturday.
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Dole steps to front of GOP pack in campaign debut
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole opened his third bid for the presidency in Exeter and Topeka pledging to cut taxes and balance the budget. He signed the anti tax pledge, signaling a rightward shift as he leads early polls and prepares a Des Moines rally.
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Medicare crisis looms as GOP battles proposed cuts
Washington reports a bleak Medicare outlook with a 2002 bankruptcy forecast. The Clinton administration backs a study commission while Republicans push to slow growth. House actions deepen hospital trust fund debt as lobbying resists further cuts. Dole cites 148 billion in five years amid 56 billion in 1993 cuts.
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Arafat cracks down on militant factions in Gaza
In Gaza City Yasser Arafat ordered a crackdown on Hamas and Islamic Jihad after deadly back to back bombings near Jewish settlements. Security forces arrested 112 militants as tensions rise and civil war fears grow. Alisa Flatow is among the wounded, two died Monday.
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