House Democrats Unveil 1.2 Trillion Budget Plan
House Democrats released a 1.2 trillion dollar budget proposing 8 billion less for military than President Bush seeks. The package would raise 6 billion for child care NASA and aid to Central America and goes to a House Budget Committee vote.
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Fisherman Rescued After Five Days Adrift At Sea
Nathan Neesmith of Darien Ga survived five days in a wooden box after his 34 foot boat Casse Nicole sank near Savannah. He recalled hearing voices and praying during the ordeal and said mysterious calls of his name kept him alert while afloat without food. He did not know why the vessel sank early Thursday.
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Ultraviolet Therapy Linked to Genital Cancer Risk
A Boston study finds PUVA ultraviolet treatment for psoriasis dramatically raises the risk of squamous cell cancer in the penis and scrotum. Men exposed to any UV source, including tanning booths, should shield their genitals from rays to reduce danger.
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Plane crashes into Pacific near Cantadora island
A twin engine Aeroperlas Twin Otter with 22 aboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Cantadora island as birds were sucked into the right engine. Twenty were missing and two rescued. U.S. forces joined Panamanian divers in a search in 120 foot waters three miles south of the resort. Four Americans were aboard. The crash occurred at 10 05 a.m. CDT according to airline and tower officials.
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Beiruts Crossfire Kills 11 Children on School Bus
In Christian east Beirut a rifle-fired grenade struck a school bus returning pupils from South Beirut, igniting the fuel tank and killing 11 children and several adults. A driver and a teacher were among the dead as witnesses described the scene amid ongoing fighting.
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Supreme Court Bans Private Possession of Child Pornography
The Supreme Court 6 3 upholds Ohio and related laws making it a crime to possess or view child pornography even in a home. It rules depictions of nudity alone are protected, but lewd graphic images may be outlawed with clear sex focus. Also rules on tax raises for desegregation and guest privacy in homes.
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Supreme Court ruling bolsters Iowa child pornography law
The U S Supreme Court decision upholding states authority to ban private possession and viewing of materials depicting sexual acts involving children strengthens Iowa's 1989 law. Iowa officials say the ruling supports the law's constitutionality and its criminal penalties.
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February Trade Deficit Shrinks to Six-Year Low
The United States posted a February trade deficit of 6.49 billion, the smallest in over six years, as imports fell 7.6 percent to 38.12 billion while exports slipped 1 percent to 31.63 billion. Officials hailed the drop despite cautions over its temporary nature and oil’s dominant role.
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