First successful prenatal surgery saves unborn twin in utero
UC San Francisco doctors performed the world’s first known in utero procedure on an unborn male fetus with urinary block, draining the bladder through a tiny catheter. The healthy twin was born May 10 after an April 26 operation, highlighting ethical and medical questions about prenatal surgery.
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Space Shuttle Columbia Postponed Test Start
The Space Agency delayed a 20 hour test at Cape Canaveral to assess Columbia readiness for a second flight on September 30. The start was moved from midnight Friday to midnight Monday as wiring repairs on the emergency jettison system of the shuttle's $100 million Canadian built bionic arm remained incomplete.
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Bionic Arm Malfunction Threatens Shuttle Test
Engineers rushed to fix shorts in the wiring of the separation sequence system for the 50 foot long remote manipulator arm. The arm folds into a cradle in the shuttle cargo hold and must function to close doors. A failure could force ejecting the arm during reentry on the first full test next fall.
Night Snack Ends With Live Snake in Pantry
Chicago police report a 3 foot live snake found in a South Side apartment pantry by 24 year old medical student John Patrizio while seeking late night raisin bran. Patrizio initially suspected a prank by a roommate, but the roommate denied involvement. Animal control used a fire extinguisher to lower the snake's temperature for safe removal.
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Layton Jurors Needed in Ryan Conspiracy Trial
Questioning continues Monday in jury selection for Peoples Temple aide Larry Layton in the conspiracy trial tied to the ambush slayings of Rep. Leo Ryan and four others. Layton, 35, is the only cult member brought to trial in this U S case.
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Teenager dressed as transit officer charged as decoy
Philadelphia police say a teenager claiming Guardian Angels membership was charged after posing as a transit unit decoy officer. The suspect wore an old man disguise, prompting authorities to investigate the incident.
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