Slayings and Trials Highlight News Roundup
A Russian emigrant faces charges in the ax murder of her estranged husband, a famed scientist, with evidence from an FBI interview. Jack Kevorkian abruptly exits an assisted death trial amid claims of a corrupted system. Four drug firms offer a 600 million settlement over AIDS tainted blood products. Diana McDonnell recalls the Oklahoma City bombing anniversary. AIDS diagnoses in 1995 drop to 74,180 cases nationwide.
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Senate defeats medical savings accounts in health bill clash
In a 52 46 Senate vote against medical savings accounts the measure to expand health coverage for millions stalled. White House veto threatened provisions to raise tax deductions and GOP leader Dole pressed for broader reform while Gore presided. Supporters say 25 million could gain access to insurance.
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Government admits leaks in Unabomber case
The government acknowledged leaks by some agents about the Unabomber case but argued they were not serious enough to release Theodore Kaczynski. In Chicago, Ellen Tarmichael said she dated Kaczynski briefly and rejected any link to his attacks, while his lawyer called leaks “poison” to grand juries.
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Clinton ends friendship visit at Tokyo summit
President Clinton wraps up a three day U S Japanese summit in Tokyo highlighting friendship and security ties before departing for St Petersburg to attend an eight nation conference on nuclear safeguards Critics warn of volatility between trade pressure and amicable posture and fear triadic strain with Beijing.
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Teacher arrested in bellybutton case shocks New Jersey town
Thomas Rizer, 54, a River Edge math teacher at Lodi High School, was arrested on misconduct in office charges after allegedly photographing dozens of male students’ bellies for sexual pleasure. He resigned, bonded out at $5,000, and faces five to 10 years if convicted.
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