Court declines Chicago bid to exempt paramedics from overtime
Supreme Court lets stand rulings that Chicago must pay overtime to fire department paramedics under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Federal groups warned that exempting EMS workers would raise costs and require more hires. The decision comes as the court also addressed veterans disability benefits, mutual fund taxes, and a NOW anti abortion activism case.
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FDA approves semi synthetic Taxol from Himalayan yew
Bristol-Myers Squibb says the FDA approved a semi synthetic version of Taxol made from Himalayan yew rather than Pacific yew bark. The change preserves drug supply, avoids Pacific yew harm, and keeps price around five to seven thousand dollars per treatment while Taxotere faces an advisory review.
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Serb missiles hit U.N. carrier wounding four
Two wire guided antitank missiles fired from Serb positions hit a U.N. armored personnel carrier wounding four Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Bihar. One soldier was gravely injured losing a hand and part of his face. U.N. spokesman called it direct targeting of the United Nations.
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Worker killed over 25 cents at video store
Police say Manuel Waisome 53 shot Horacio Agosta 29 after a quarrel over a 25 cent refund at a video store. Waisome argued with Agosta's father outside, then returned and fired three times from the doorway before fleeing in a car as two customers watched.
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