Scientists identify second breast cancer gene BRCA2
An international team reports the BRCA2 gene linked to inherited breast cancer risk, potentially raising lifetime risk to about 80 percent in high-risk families. The finding, in Nature, complements BRCA1 and could lead to targeted tests for affected families.
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Yeltsin vows Russia to stay on reform path after elections
President Boris Yeltsin stated Russia will not abandon reform despite Communist gains in parliamentary elections. He argued a Communist majority in the 450 seat Duma would not force policy shifts and noted most Russians do not endorse communism.
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Negotiators approve final provision on telecom bill ownership
Washington negotiators reached a deal on the last provision of a broad telecom bill increasing a company's TV and radio ownership caps while preserving key limits. The plan allows more holdings up to 35 percent national TV viewership, with safeguards on concentration and a veto from Clinton if safeguards fail. Gore hailed the agreement as beneficial to the economy and consumers.
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