Pentagon adopts Nuremburg Code for human tests in 1953
Radiation investigators revealed that the Pentagon secretly adopted the Nuremburg Code in 1953 to govern human experiments, mandating informed consent and protection from harm for subjects. Other briefs note Oregon health plan politics, high Caesarean rates, New York breast feeding protections, and Cardinal Krol’s hospital discharge.
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FDA Grants First Approval for Genetically Altered Tomato
Washington AP reports the FDA approved Calgene Inc.’s Flavr Savr tomato, enabling longer on vine ripening and longer shipping time. The decision marks the first whole food biotech approval, sparking mixed reactions from consumer groups who caution about safety labeling and policy gaps.
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Ice on Mercury: Radar Reveals Polar Crater Patches
Scientists using radar echoes locate about two dozen features across Mercury that may be ice confined to permanently shaded crater floors. The findings, reported in Nature by researchers from Arecibo and JPL, refine earlier 1991 hints of a north pole ice cap.
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White House seeks DOJ opinion on suit against Clinton
The White House asked the Justice Department for an opinion on whether a sitting president can be sued for acts before election. The move aims to defuse Paula Jones's sex harassment suit, with Jones filing May 6 and Clinton's lawyers arguing such suits threaten presidential duties.
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Senate to vote on drinking water bill reforms
The Senate neared a final vote on an overhaul of drinking water requirements after approving amendments. Final action was postponed until today though supporters said passage was virtually assured. The bill would push the EPA to weigh human health risks from contamination against pollution-control costs when setting standards.
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