Flu strain raises risk for elderly and ill
A new Type A Sydney flu strain is linked to about half of current influenza cases, raising illness and complication risks for the elderly and chronically ill as flu season continues since October. Washington reports Bowles will stay as White House chief of staff after pressure from President Clinton. A separate White House incident involved a woman spraying brown paint in the Blue Room damaging statues and wall coverings, with charges of destruction of property filed.
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Inspections thwarted by Iraq over U.N. arm drive standoff
U N inspectors waited in Baghdad as Iraqi escorts failed to appear for a planned tour of suspected weapons sites. The blocking echoed last year's crisis and drew warnings from Washington about interference with the U N weapons program. Ambassador Richardson warned patience is running thin as the Security Council met to discuss the standoff.
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Study Criticizes TV Shockumentaries Content
UCLA says network violence mostly tempered since 1994 95 season but five shockumentaries appeared in 95 96 and 16 in 96 97. Jeffrey Cole notes reality based specials tempt fear and danger while critics call these programs reprehensible and exploitative. Families urged to monitor kids.
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Ice Storm Leaves Maine in Dark as Power Saga Extends
In Maine the Great Ice Storm's aftermath sees one in four residents without power six days after the disaster. Maine workers crowd Fuller’s General Store for fuel and supplies as officials call the event the century’s most damaging ice storm with dozens of fatalities across North America.
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