Vibe taping injures seven as railing collapses in Los Angeles
At a Los Angeles taping of the show Vibe audience members scrambled for free CDs when a bleacher railing gave way injuring at least seven people on the concrete floor. An 80 year old man was hurt during evacuation as investigators checked conflicting injury reports.
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White House weighs Iran cultural exchange offer
The Clinton administration said it would seriously consider Iran president Khatami's proposal for expanded academic and cultural exchanges while stressing such exchanges are no substitute for direct government dialogue. Officials welcomed the new tone, urged a broader dialogue, and tied any official program to Iran ending support for terror and weapons development.
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New York man turns crossword proposal into milestone event
Bill Gottlieb used a Times crossword crafted with editor Will Shortz to propose to Emily Mindel during a brunch. Mindel solved the theme entries including Will You Marry Me, triggering the milestone moment. The couple, both New Yorkers, plan a wedding but have not set a date.
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Drug and alcohol abuse tied to 80 percent of US crime
A three year Columbia University study links drug and alcohol abuse to crime for 80 percent of the 1.7 million inmates in the United States. The findings push for mandatory treatment in prison and post release as a second front in the war on crime.
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Acetaminophen Linked to Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
British Lancet study from Boston and New Hampshire researchers suggests over the counter acetaminophen may halve ovarian cancer risk. The team analyzed 563 cancer patients and 523 controls, noting 4.6 percent vs 8.8 percent acetaminophen use in each group. Further research needed to confirm protection and mechanism.
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