Rich lawyer indicted in ambulance-chasing after crash
John O'Quinn, a top personal injury attorney, and three Houston lawyers were indicted on charges of illegally soliciting clients following the 1994 USAir Flight 1016 crash near Charlotte North Carolina. He defends families of five crash victims and denies wrongdoing.
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Oldest common ancestor of apes and humans found in Uganda
Fossils dated 20.6 million years old in Uganda suggest Morotopithecus bishopi as the earliest shared ancestor of humans and apes. The 4 foot tall, 90 to 110 pound climber had a mostly fruit based diet and walked awkwardly on the ground while tree dwelling.
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Senate to Vote on Global Ban on Chemical Weapons Treaty
The Senate agreed to vote next week on ratifying a global treaty to ban production and use of chemical weapons after months of delay. Key amendments target Russia approval, rogue states, information exchange, and verification standards, with a two thirds majority needed for ratification.
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Near collision reported over Los Angeles
Two jumbo jets with more than 350 aboard nearly collided over Los Angeles during a landing miscue. A KLM Boeing 747 and a VASP MD-11 narrowly avoided contact about 10 miles east of LAX as crews landed safely. FAA says exact proximity unclear. union spokesman cites 200 to 400 feet at one point.
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