Clinton urges breaking silence on AIDS in Nigeria visit
President Clinton toured Ushafa village and urged openness about AIDS as part of a White House push to boost Africa aid. He announced more than 20 million dollars in U.S. assistance for AIDS malaria and other diseases and pledged support for Nigeria's democratic government and development.
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United Airlines pilots reach tentative contract ending four month dispute
The tentative deal between United Airlines and its 10 000 pilots ends a four month strike risk that caused thousands of flight cancellations. Approval from the pilots union could come with voting starting Oct 23. Despite improvements, experts say United must repair its image and win back customers as staffing and reduced schedules continue.
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Chicago
United Airlines
United
Ten die as plane crashes into Arenal volcano Costa Rica
A small 15 seat Cessna Grand Caravan crashed into Arenal volcano in northern Costa Rica killing all 10 aboard. Among the dead were two Costa Rican pilots and eight passengers including three Americans and two Switzerlanders. Rescue teams recovered bodies amid bad weather and will release full identities after relatives are notified.
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National Aerial Services
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Associated Press
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Helena Bohmer
Christopher Damia
United States
Terry Pratt
Silvia Rhissiner
Catherine Sheep
Switzerland
Eveleyn Saldana
Karl Acevedo Nevermann
William Bobadilla
Windy winds fuel major wildfires in Black Hills region
Firefighters brace as 30 mph gusts threaten western Montana and South Dakota blazes. In Montana 13 000 additonal acres burned. Bitterroot fires total over 260 000 acres. In South Dakota the Black Hills fire near Custer jumped from 30 000 to 90 000 acres with evacuations ordered for 300 square miles. Authorities expect explosive behavior due to incoming cold front and northwest winds.
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Venetia Gempler
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Massacre in Colombia Leaves 17 Dead Across Two Towns
Gunmen killed 10 residents in Cienaga Magdalena and seven along a Buenaventura highway in two separate attacks. Authorities credit alleged right wing paramilitary groups or rival guerrillas, with AUC markings found. Clinton planned to visit Colombia to discuss a 1.3 billion dollar U S anti-narcotics aid package amid rights concerns.
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Fire Engulfs Ostankino TV Tower in Moscow
A fire engulfed the Ostankino television tower in Moscow trapping four people in a lift about 860 feet up. Firefighters battled flames for hours as TV service failed nationwide. no deaths reported. Authorities evacuated visitors below and set a 1,600 foot exclusion around the tower.
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Itar-Tass
Yuri Luzhkov
Interfax
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Education level linked to survival after heart attack
An international study shows heart attack survivors with higher education and socioeconomic status have better one year survival in nine countries. Education level strongly affected outcomes in Italy Sweden and Britain with homemakers most at risk and managers faring best.
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European Society of Cardiology
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