Four daughters die in Santa Clarita house fire
A mother, Sandi Nieves, 34, was booked on suspicion of murder after her four daughters ages 5, 7, 11, and 12 were found dead in a smoke filled Santa Clarita home. The siblings died of smoke inhalation Wednesday while still in sleeping bags. Nieves was hospitalized and her 14 year old son was treated for smoke inhalation.
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CNN retracts nerve gas report amid apologies and resignations
Associated Press reports CNN retracts a story alleging U.S. commandos used sarin to kill defectors during the Vietnam era. Two producers were fired, a senior producer resigned, and lead reporter Peter Arnett was reprimanded. Attorney Floyd Abrams called the piece a bad mistake and apologized.
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Clinton supports Hong Kong democracy amid Beijing anniversary
President Clinton, on a nine day Asia trip, advocates democracy and autonomy in Hong Kong and foresees economic rebound. He addresses business leaders on building stability in Asia for the 21st century as the White House calls it a major address after his Beijing speech. Air Force One lands at Chek Lap Kok Airport.
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AIDS vaccine may cause the disease
In Geneva AP reports a live attenuated AIDS vaccine failed in adult monkeys as the weakened virus mutated to a lethal form over time, suggesting humans should not be exposed to such vaccines yet. Fauci and Gallo cautioned that this setback leaves AIDS vaccine progress no farther than during 1984.
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