Deadly blasts strike markets in Philippines killing five
Two blasts in Jolo and Zamboanga injure 58 with blood-filled ER scenes and partial blame toward Muslim separatist groups. Abu Sayyaf holds 21 hostages, including 19 foreigners, as doctors report a hostage near term pregnancy and call for release. Police describe a grenade attack at Jolo market and a separate large bomb in Zamboanga.
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Hospital chain OKs settlement for fraud claims
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp, the nation’s largest hospital chain, agrees to pay $745 million to settle allegations it submitted fraudulent Medicare and other government claims. The deal awaits approval from Justice Department officials, a federal judge, and other agencies, with criminal probes ongoing. Analysts foresee total costs exceeding $1 billion.
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Clinton asks appeals court to overturn ruling on Willey letters
The Clinton administration seeks to overturn a federal judge’s finding that releasing Kathleen Willey letters violated the Privacy Act. Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the 1998 disclosure in the Lewinsky era was a criminal act. Judicial Watch filed the civil suit.
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Babbitt faults Park Service over Los Alamos fire
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt cited procedural failures and inadequate fire crews as causes of the Los Alamos blaze begun May 4 at Bandelier National Monument. The two week fire burned 47 000 acres, forced 25 000 evacuations, left 405 families homeless, and damaged Los Alamos lab.
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