Insurance suit seeks tougher questions for Millionaire
Goshawk Syndicate, the insurer for ABCs Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, sues Buena Vista in Britain to terminate the contract claiming the show risks excessive payouts from easy questions. ABC says no changes planned. The policy covers prizes over 500000 with a 15 million deductible and 5 million ceiling.
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Gene therapy tests risk exposing young cancer patients to HIV
Washington Post reports that researchers at St. Jude and Baylor College of Medicine found a potential accidental exposure to HIV-1 and HCV in December during a gene therapy trial. Two tests later found no contamination, testing paused and the study ended.
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Atrocities in Grozny Alleged by Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch accuses Russian forces in Grozny of executing civilians including children, with at least 38 confirmed killings and 55 more documented, as refugees report looting and arson in the war torn Chechen capital. The group urged President Putin to order a proper investigation and bring perpetrators to justice.
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Afghan hijack victims seek asylum in London
Seven ex hostages from the Afghan air liner hijacked to England this week refuse to return home. The Stansted hijack ended peacefully with all passengers released. Twenty one of those who left the plane were arrested, while 74 want to stay, creating a refugee crisis and prompting debate over asylum policy. British officials insist on careful consideration of claims and aim to remove passengers as soon as feasible.
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Senate pushes nuclear waste plan toward Nevada showdown
Senate backed a plan to ship more than 40,000 tons of highly radioactive used reactor fuel from 31 states to a Nevada site as early as 2007, despite Nevada objections and a likely presidential veto. Supporters say centralized storage is safer. opponents warn of a political dead end.
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Kentucky slams Kilborn over Owensboro tornado jokes
Kentucky lawmakers adopted a House resolution condemning Craig Kilborn for jokes about tornado ravaged Owensboro and replacement trailer homes. They urged an apology to Kentuckians for misnaming the commonwealth and mocking the tragedy that damaged western Kentucky on Jan. 3.
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Phil Wilke Wire Reports Compiled Summary
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