Flight 52 fuel warning misinterpreted by controllers
Melville New York authorities say Avianca Flight 52 declared a fuel shortage but did not convey an emergency, with FAA spokesman Fred Farrar noting the word used was priority and carries no specific air traffic meaning. Anchorage Alaska former Exxon Valdez skipper Joseph Hazelwood goes on trial.
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FDA Bans Red No. 3 Dye in Major Uses
The FDA will ban about one fifth of Red No. 3 uses after evidence from lab animals linked the dye to cancer. Health Secretary Louis Sullivan announced the decision on Monday, targeting cosmetics and food color applications.
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Namibian assembly moves to declare independence
The Namibian legislature proposed declaring independence on March 21 ending 75 years of South African rule with a Tuesday vote planned. Cuba warned of jamming U S transmissions and disruptions in the radio war scenario at the United Nations. Vice President Dan Quayle concluded a three day mission in Jamaica amid disputes over the Panama invasion and elections.
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Earthquakes Down Worldwide in 1989 Death Toll
The USGS reports 55 significant quakes last year, six fewer than 1988. Global fatalities totaled 526, far below the long term average of 10,000 per year, with the 1988 Armenia quake causing most deaths at about 28,000.
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U.S. Geological Survey
Soviet Armenia
Computers used to fight low mood show promise
New York AP reports computer delivered cognitive behavioral therapy helped patients with mild to moderate low mood as much as human therapists in a six week trial. 12 received computer therapy 12 saw a human therapist and 12 had no treatment. Both treated groups improved equally and more than controls two months after finishing.
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John Greist
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Robin HUD embezzler pleads guilty in HUD case
Marilyn Louise Harrell 46, a Maryland real estate agent dubbed Robin HUD, pleads guilty in U S District Court to stealing at least 4 75 million in HUD funds and failing to report income. Prosecutors say she admitted taking money from HUD properties she handled via private escrow. Sentencing set for April 20 with potential prison 37 to 46 months and fines possible.
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East Germany to try Honecker for treason soon
East Germany will try ex leader Erich Honecker and three Politburo members for treason after his release from hospital. Premier Modrow cites economic trouble and unrest as the regime shifts toward March elections with broad opposition. більш
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East Berlin
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Peregrines Reach Illinois Reintroduction Target Early
The Illinois peregrine falcon restoration program, led by Vicki Eyre, has met its goal a decade early. By summer's end 46 birds will have been reintroduced since 1986 with six more hatched, surpassing the planned three breeding pairs by 2000. In Iowa, nine young falcons were raised in Cedar Rapids, with plans to release 55 birds in northeast Iowa and establish five breeding pairs by 2000.
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Vicki Eyre
Iowa
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