Driver sentenced to life in prison for murders by car
Detroit AP reports Lawrence DeLisle received life in prison after jurors found him guilty of four counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted murder for driving his station wagon into a river killing his four children and endangering his wife Suzanne. House approves housing bill with 28 billion for 1991 programs
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SSA Funds Full Fall Schedule Of Disability Appeals Hearings
The Social Security Administration said funding has been secured to run about 20 000 disability benefits appeals hearings each month this fall. The Office of Management and Budget will release roughly 5 million dollars from a contingency fund to cover the full schedule, after earlier plans to curb hearings were canceled.
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Interferon Shows Promise Against Hepatitis B Infections
Boston researchers report that interferon injections relieve and in some cases cure chronic hepatitis B, a major liver disease cause. In a study nearly half of chronically infected patients halted liver damage, and about one in ten were cured.
Senate backs broad overhaul of campaign funds
The Senate approved a sweeping election law overhaul by 59 to 40, aiming to curb campaign spending and ban outside speaking fees. It would cap candidate spending by state population, abolish PACs, and restrict unearned income while sparking GOP warnings of a presidential veto.
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Gene May Boost Risk Of Lung Cancer
Washington Post reports two Journal of the National Cancer Institute studies show a gene variant may influence how tobacco smoke becomes carcinogenic. The research suggests a gene present in some people raises lung cancer risk, even for non-smokers with two copies. Findings may lead to preventive drugs and screening for at risk smokers. University of Minnesota epidemiologist Thomas Sellers led one study.
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Mercy killer to be released in Florida
Gov. Bob Martinez said 81 year old Roswell Gilbert will be freed today for humanitarian reasons after conviction in the mercy killing of his wife. Gilbert suffers lung and heart disease and doctors warn he could die at any time.
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Barry Drug Trial Admit Cocaine Use
Defense concedes Barry used cocaine at times, but argues not proven at the charged moments. Prosecutors depict him as duplicitous, a mayor allied with forces aiding drug dealers for city jobs contracts and power.
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Marion Barry
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Defendant denies role in Central Park jogger attack
Yusef Salaam testified in Manhattan court denying any part in the rape and near fatal beating of a jogger in Central Park on April 19, 1989. He claimed most of his time in the park was alone and rejected accusations that he admitted involvement.
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York Times
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Elizabeth Lederer
Lawmakers clash as budget talks stall in September return
Washington braces for renewed budget talks after President Bush lashed out at Democrats for not offering their deficit plan. At a White House breakfast with Republicans, he warned of vetoes on spending bills and pressed for a $50 billion deficit cut. House leader Bob Michel praised Bush's resolve amid weeks of stalemate.
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Gorbachev and Yeltsin form joint economy panel
In Moscow Gorbachev and rival Yeltsin create a 12 member committee to revamp the Soviet economy. The group mixes moderate reformers loyal to Gorbachev with radical supporters of Yeltsin. A Western diplomat calls the move important as the government faces delays in economic reform and possible Western aid.
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