Judge frees Morgan passport as DC court weighs ruling
A DC judge releases the legal hold on Dr Elizabeth Morgan's passport signaling progress toward her reunion with her 7 year old daughter in New Zealand. The DC Court of Appeals must approve the ruling before Morgan can depart. A later paragraph notes a separate space news item.
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Asian and Hispanic Populations Grow Faster in 1980s
Census Bureau reports rapid growth in the 1980s driven by immigration and higher birth rates. Asians rose 70 percent from 1980 to July 1, 1988, while Hispanics increased 34 percent in the same period.
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Aftershocks Hit Southern California After Earthquake
Dozens of aftershocks rattled Southern California on Thursday as small cities counted damage from the quake. Pomona reported at least 20 million dollars in damage, according to officials, with broken windows and fallen bricks across the region.
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Tanks Press Militia Lines in Beirut Bloodiest Fighting
In East Beirut on Thursday Gen. Michel Aoun's tanks broke through the defenses of Samir Geagea's Lebanese Forces militia. Police report at least 14 dead and 50 wounded across seven assaults by American-made M-48 tanks.
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Fire consumes Cairo hotel tent restaurant killing sixteen
In Cairo the Heliopolis Sheraton fire swept from a luxury tent restaurant into the six story hotel killing 16 and injuring about 70. at least one American among the dead. Guests leapt from windows and climbed down bedsheets as flames spread.
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Drivers threaten nationwide Greyhound strike
The union of 6300 Greyhound drivers orders a 1 01 a m CST strike today as the three year pact expires. Cedar Rapids agents say managers advised no comment while alternative routes and carriers are discussed. Union leader Harold Mendelowitz accuses Greyhound of bad faith bargaining and vows to defend jobs.
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Cholesterol Tests Often Inaccurate at Public Sites
A University of Minnesota study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found cholesterol screening accuracy poor in public programs. Up to 23.5 percent of results were outside acceptable error ranges, with portable machines and operator training cited as major factors.
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Senators Bush Reach Compromise on Clean Air Bill
Senators and President Bush reached a compromise on future air pollution controls for autos factories and power plants in a middle ground to win broad support. The agreement aims to substantially improve air quality over the next decade and was praised by Majority Leader George Mitchell and the president's adviser Roger Porter.
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U S doubles estimate of world cocaine production
A State Department report raises world coca, opium and marijuana output, with cocaine possibly reaching 776 metric tons last year. Opium in Burma doubles and coca in Colombia climbs 95 percent. Mexico shows higher marijuana and opium cultivation than thought, while sanctions focus on Burma and three others. Congress critics fault the department's anti drug certification.
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Massacre in Kashmir as Indian army shoots protesters
Indian army fires on a vast Kashmir turnout, killing dozens in Srinagar amid the largest pro independence rally. State media cites 29 dead and many injured while partisan sources claim up to 70 killed, including women and children.
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Seabrook Nuclear Plant Wins Federal License
Seabrook New Hampshire nuclear plant wins NRC approval to produce commercial electricity after decades of protests. The NRC voted 3-0 to grant a license for full power but delayed its issuance for two weeks pending potential federal court appeal. Two commissioners abstained. The ruling endorses staff and local boards that the plant is safe and evacuation plans are sound.
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