Seattle police chief resigns amid WTO protests
Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper quits amid violent demonstrations that disrupted the World Trade Organization conference and drew heavy criticism from civic leaders and officers. Downtown merchants faced about 20 million dollars in lost sales and property damage during the unrest.
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White House aids potential class action against gun makers
The White House helps prepare a nationwide class-action suit by housing authorities alleging gun marketing and design practices contribute to violence in public housing. Officials say the move aims to pressure manufacturers to negotiate reforms rather than pursue immediate litigation.
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Hospital drive aims to reduce fatal medical errors
Washington moves to cut preventable mistakes in health care driven by an Institute of Medicine finding that up to 98,000 deaths yearly occur from errors. President Clinton orders Medicare Medicaid and other plans to adopt safety methods and seek new research funds while hospitals urge blame-free reporting to boost patient safety.
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NASA to reexamine Mars program amid probe failures
NASA will form an independent panel to rethink the Mars program after three straight mission failures including Mars Polar Lander, the Deep Space 2 probes, and Mars Climate Orbiter. The review targets reliability and a slower, more funded development approach for future missions.
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