Atlantis ships away from Mir after docking five days
Space shuttle Atlantis undocked from Russia’s Mir space station after five days in orbit. The crew said goodbye with teary moments as Shannon Lucid prepared for a five month stay aboard the station.
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Congress Approves Debt Ceiling Increase for Another Year
Congress clears a 5.5 trillion debt limit bill with a 328 to 91 House vote and Senate consent by voice vote. President Clinton must sign by Friday to avert default as budget talks proceed and Social Security earnings rules adjust.
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Clinton unveils one strike housing aid policy
Federal HUD funding will favor local housing authorities that evict tenants accused of a crime, even without conviction, drawing civil liberties protests. Officials say hearings and appeals protect tenants, while critics call it political grandstanding harming the poor.
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Ibuprofen may reduce Alzheimer's risk by up to sixty percent
Johns Hopkins researchers report a 14 year study of 2065 elderly people finding ibuprofen may cut Alzheimer's risk by up to 60 percent while aspirin and acetaminophen showed no effect. Experts caution against self medication due to possible gastric bleeding and other risks from chronic NSAID use.
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New stroke drug citicoline shows strong brain protection
Researchers report citicoline as a neuroprotective drug that limits stroke damage, speeds recovery, and improves mental function with few side effects. The study, funded by Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, notes benefits even when given hours after symptoms, contrasting with TPA's three hour window.
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Earthquake in Ecuador Kills 15 Injures 100
An earthquake struck central Ecuador killing at least 15 people and injuring 100. The 5.3 magnitude quake hit near Pillaro and Pelileo about 70 miles south of Quito, with the heaviest damage in Tungurahua and Cotopaxi. Two children died in Ambato, and additional deaths were reported in Pujili and Cuturiri.
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