Confederate flag plates stay after federal ruling
A federal judge ruled that Maryland must not ban or recall license plates bearing the Confederate flag. U S District Judge Frederic Smalkin sided with the Sons of Confederate Veterans, rejecting complaints from Black residents who found the flag offensive tied to slavery. The court said the state cannot discriminate based on political viewpoint.
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Woman pops eyes for Letterman trick in audition
Chicago witnesses screamed as Kimberly Goodman auditioned for David Letterman's Stupid Human Tricks and reportedly popped an eyeball from its socket. Letterman invited her back for a return engagement on a Late Show video special. CBS announces Charles Kuralt will anchor Remember on the Eye on People channel launching March 31.
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Dolly the sheep clone sparks global biotech debate
Biologists worldwide discuss the creation of Dolly the sheep using an adult ewe’s mammary cell. Experts note eight successful clones since, warn humans remain unlikely, and discuss implications for fate, self, and organ transplants. The Scottish method allows genetic editing and may extend to other species.
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KU Experts Say Sheep Cloning Alters View Of Humanity
KU scholars weigh ethical and social impacts after scientists in Scotland clone seven adult sheep. Professor Steven Maynard Moody notes the breakthrough challenges ideas of being human and urges open public discussion, while pastor Virgil Brady and Dean Sally Frost Mason call for religious dialogue and careful verification of the report.
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Empire Strikes Back Tops Box Office Weekend Reissues
The Empire Strikes Back set a February box office record with 22 million, pushing Star Wars to No. 2 and delaying Return of the Jedi to March 14. Fox and Lucas planned the serial release to keep fan interest high, a move applauded by executives as a celebration of the story.
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