Clinton urges possible airstrikes against Iraq
President Clinton lays out a case for force if needed to stop Saddam Hussein warning that delay invites further aggression. He spoke from a Pentagon setting saying airstrikes would be risky but could deter more arms buildup. He stressed U N inspections have faced obstacles and warned Saddam could unleash devastating weapons if not stopped.
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Notable Historical Births and Events on February 18
On this date Mary Tudor known as Bloody Mary was born in Greenwich Palace in 1516. Other events include Luther's death in 1546 Michelangelo's death in 1564 Jefferson Davis becoming Confederate president in 1861 Twain's Huck Finn published in 1885 Pluto's discovery in 1930 Chicago Seven acquittal in 1970 California Supreme Court death penalty ruling in 1972 and Kennedy sworn in as Supreme Court justice in 1988.
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Sunscreen Debate Gains Steam as Melanoma Risk Questioned
A Philadelphia AP report covers a AAAS conference discussion on whether sunscreens prevent melanoma. Studies show mixed results while melanoma rises, with critics urging continued sun protection until clearer proof exists. Dermatologists caution against abandoning sunscreen use.
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Study links alcohol intake to higher breast cancer risk
Researchers led by Stephanie Smith-Warner of Harvard School of Public Health report in JAMA that women drinking two to five alcoholic beverages daily have about a 41 percent higher risk of breast cancer than nondrinkers. Each daily drink raises risk by roughly 9 percent, regardless of beverage type, with higher intake increasing risk further. They note benefits for heart health from light drinking but urge weighing risks and pursuing exercise and other protections.
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