Senate report finds insufficient evidence linking nerve gas to Gulf illness
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee concludes there is not enough evidence to prove or disprove low level exposure to chemical nerve agents caused Gulf War veterans' illnesses. It cites poor Pentagon record keeping and limited medical data as factors, while endorsing overall Pentagon findings that no single cause explains chronic fatigue and memory loss. Some lawmakers warn chemical weapons could still be a factor for undiagnosed cases.
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Earl to hit Louisiana and Texas coasts as hurricane threat
The tropical storm Earl rapidly strengthens and moves toward the Gulf coast. Evacuations begin in Louisiana coastal parishes as emergency shelters open and floodgates close around New Orleans. Officials warn of possible landfall between noon and 2 p.m. with hurricane-force winds likely.
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Grades rise as SAT scores slip among top students
The College Board reports more high school students earn A grades rising to 38 percent, while SAT verbal scores for this group fall 12 points and math rises 3. Educators question if A today equals past achievement as overall math improves slightly and verbal stays near record lows.
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Yeltsin backs Chernomyrdin in clash with lawmakers
President Yeltsin refused to abandon democratic reforms or Viktor Chernomyrdin as prime minister amid a standoff with the Communist led parliament. He warned of possible early elections as he pressed to form a new government within a week and said Chernomyrdin remains his chosen PM option.
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