Tobacco firms win appeal over smoker illness liability
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston ruled federal labeling and advertising laws pre empt state negligence claims against tobacco companies. The decision ended a 1983 suit by the heirs of Joseph Palmer Newton over his lung cancer death in 1980 claiming inadequate warnings.
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Neighbors Fail to Help Woman Fleeing Rapists in Columbia
A 20s woman beaten and raped by five men escaped after four hours and ran naked seeking help but neighbors did not answer. She was raped again for two hours before breaking free and finding shelter. No arrests by Tuesday. crime reportedly uncommon in the area.
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Two charged in killing minister in Manila cabinet
Authorities charged Nieves Consancio, 17, and Ruel Villahermosa, 24, with murder in the Aug. 2 assassination of Jue Ferrer, 70, minister for local governments in President Aquino's cabinet. Motive remains unclear.
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Findings show plane's flaps set improperly
Investigators report Northwest Flight 255 crisis linked to wrong flap setting near Detroit. NTSB tests on alarm circuit breakers are inconclusive though refined tests ordered to prove if crew interference or mechanical fault muted alarms. Surviving child Cecilia Cichan, other family deaths, and impact details noted while authorities seek certainty.
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Casey Overrode CIA Dissent on Iran Deal
Washington report details CIA officials testifying that William Casey overrode objections to White House brokered Iran arms deals. Clair George and Alan Fiers described bypassing reluctant subordinates as Congress reviewed Iran contra operations amid accusations of deception and minimal drug-trafficking findings.
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Bush agrees to debate rivals on Firing Line forum
Vice President George Bush, under fire for refusing debates, said he would participate in a televised two hour forum from Houston on Oct 28 with six rivals for the 1988 Republican nomination. Former Gov Pete du Pont criticized Bush while praising the decision as a cautious first step.
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