Avalanches kill and bury hikers across mountains
An avalanche in California buried four people including a woman and left one dead. In Colorado three men skiing were swept away in another avalanche. A large Utah snowslide killed a man on snowshoes. In London the royal warrant for Gallaher tobacco was withdrawn. In Seoul 12000 newlyweds and 30000 renewal vows were staged by Moon’s Unification Church. In Chicago a Milwaukee man surrendered on murder charges related to two killings. Anthony Porter gained freedom after 17 years awaiting execution.
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Diet lowers blacks blood pressure in new study
A Chicago study shows healthy dieting lowers blood pressure without medication, especially among blacks. The DASH diet reduced average BP by 13.2/6.1 points for black participants, while whites saw a 6.3/4.4 point drop.
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Clinton plan aims to cut U.S. drug problem in half by 2007
The administration releases a five part strategy to reduce illegal drug use and supply by 50 percent by 2007. It includes educating youth, shrinking addicted populations, breaking drug crime cycles, securing borders, and cutting supply. The plan targets 3 percent usage among ages 12 plus, from a current 6.4 percent, backed by a $195 million media advertising effort and $18 billion in federal spending this year.
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Clinton expands threat to strike host nations harboring terrorists
The Clinton administration asserts the right to bomb government facilities in nations that shelter terrorists, signaling a shift from past strikes in Afghanistan and Sudan. Richard Clarke says attacks could target host country facilities if it knowingly harbors terrorists, broadening U S policy.
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Kosovo Talks Endorse Interim Settlement At Rambouillet
Serb officials and Kosovo Albanians agreed on principles to keep Kosovo inside Yugoslavia for at least three years as international mediators presented a framework and 10 non negotiable principles in talks at Rambouillet. Both sides accepted the terms, though hard line Kosovo fighters push for independence.
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