SEC chief vows tough action on Cheney era Halliburton case
SEC chairman Harvey Pitt said the agency will vigorously investigate Halliburton Co during Dick Cheney era and take enforcement action if needed. He noted it is up to President Bush to release decade old SEC files on Cheney's stock sale while Democrats press for his resignation over possible conflicts of interest. House Republican and Democratic leaders urged accountability.
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Neo-Nazi held after abortive shot at Chirac Bastille Day
An emotionally disturbed 25 year old man described as a neo Nazi tried to shoot French President Jacques Chirac during Bastille Day parade in Paris. He pulled a .22 rifle from a guitar case and fired once before police wrestled him to the ground. No injuries reported. He was confined to a psychiatric facility.
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Spain vows peaceful reclamation of Perejil Island
Spain rejects force to recover Perejil Island after Morocco troops raised its flag. Deputy Morenes visits Ceuta to rally support and press Morocco, while Madrid deploys four warships to Ceuta and Melilla as a symbolic, civilized response.
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Morocco
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Study urges treatment of youths at risk of death by own action
A government survey finds nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 to 17 considered death by their own action in 2000. More than one third of those involved attempted suicide, with girls posing higher risk. Only about one in three received counseling. regional and age variations are noted.
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Erroneous appendix removals pose risks in misdiagnosis
A study in Archives of Surgery reports that removing a healthy appendix increases hospital stays and complications. Data from 52 969 removals in 1997 shows 15 percent were normal appendices, with misdiagnoses raising death rates to 1.5 percent and infections to 2.6 percent.
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