Nurse's aide mixup at Lowell General sparks probe
A nurse's aide allegedly delivered the wrong infant to Kathleen Griffin at Lowell General Hospital and a second incident followed two days later. Griffin said the aide did not verify identification bracelets, and the error was noticed when Griffin compared the baby’s hair. The suspended aide reportedly gave a different baby to another mother in a separate incident involving a Billerica woman.
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Disney Mulan backpacks and luggage recalled for lead paint
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 3,700 backpacks and 1,800 pieces of luggage bearing Mulan images due to lead-based paint. Pyramid Accessories Inc. of New York manufactured the items sold nationwide since June, with pink and purple backpacks priced 12 to 14 dollars and luggage at 25 to 30 dollars. No illnesses reported. call 800 543 4327 for details.
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Lewinsky testifies again as Clinton case unfolds
Monica Lewinsky gave prosecutors a second grand jury session detailing her White House encounters with President Clinton before leaving to begin rebuilding her life. The testimony aimed at assessing Clinton's account and potential lies, while Clinton announced military strikes in Afghanistan and Sudan.
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Genetic switch may turn fast muscle into endurance type
Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center say a genetic switch can convert fast muscle fibers into slow endurance fibers in mice, suggesting a drug could mimic exercise benefits. Team cautions it is not a substitute for real workouts and targets skeletal muscles, aiding diabetics and heart patients with fatigue and insulin sensitivity.
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Reno May Seek Independent Counsel Inquiries
Attorney General Janet Reno plans 90 day preliminary inquiries into Harald Ickes and Al Gore under the independent counsel law with possible appointment of an independent counsel. Officials say Gore’s probe on soliciting campaign funds by phone may close in 90 days, while Ickes’ review aims to rebut evidence against him. Reno expected to brief senators this week on the investigations.
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Michalski avoids jail in email threat case
A Cromwell man, Michael P. Michalski, 43, reached a two year agreement with prosecutors to wipe threatening and harassment charges from his record if he stays out of trouble. The case stemmed from an email after a January Lewinsky show in which he warned of a deer gun, then headed to New York.
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Susan Hess Compiles J W Wire Reports
Susan Hess provides a compilation of wire reports from J W Wire Reports, summarizing diverse local and national developments. The digest highlights notable events, decisions, and outcomes, reflecting the newsroom’s wire service coverage.
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