Nobel prize awarded to gene experts for cell death work
American H Robert Horvitz and Brits Sydney Brenner and John Sulston won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering a self destruct program in cells. The research links cell death to cancer and degenerative diseases, guiding new drug strategies and potential treatments.
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Overriding Bush veto eyed on veterans full pension plan
Senate Democrat Harry Reid urged lawmakers to veto a bill that would let disabled veterans receive full retirement benefits. The measure, tied to 2003 Defense programs, faces House and Senate reconciliation with cost estimates from the White House at 18.5 billion and 58 billion dollars respectively. The White House warns of deficit impact and Reid rejects singling out combat injuries.
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Funeral for victim of Milwaukee beating as 3 more youths charged
Hundreds attend Charlie Young Jr.s funeral at Holy Redeemer Church while Milwaukee prosecutors add 3 more suspects to a case already naming 11 boys and two men. Police report the attack began after Young struck a 14-year-old, prompting a mob beating with broom sticks and chairs.
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