Runyon Resigns as Postmaster General After Turning USPS Profitable
Marvin Runyon quit as postmaster general after six years in which the U.S. Postal Service posted profits of 1.77 billion in 1995 1.57 billion in 1996 and 1.26 billion last year He will stay until May 15 to ensure a smooth transition He aims to leave a customer friendly USPS legacy despite competition from faxes and overnight couriers
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California foot fetish burglar arrested
A Fontana man, Arnold James Collins, 24, was arrested after being accused of creeping into homes and fondling women’s feet while they slept. He faced five counts of burglary and is suspected in 10 to 11 break-ins over the past month. Investigators noted no injuries or thefts, and Collins had been paroled a month earlier for similar offenses.
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Former Rep Mary Rose Oakar Sentenced In House Bank Scandal
Former Ohio Democrat Mary Rose Oakar received two years probation a 32000 dollar fine and 200 hours of community service for conspiracy and campaign finance violations ending the House bank scandal case. Prosecutors cited her 213 overdrafts drawing scrutiny from investigators linked to congressional finance records. The report notes broader probes, including inquiries tied to Gov George Pataki campaign records, with no target named for Pataki or aides.
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Illegal desert rock circles stir controversy in Sedona
In Sepona Arizona forest ranger Bill Stafford removes medicine wheel rock formations found on public trails. The circles linked to Plains ritual use draw New Age visitors arranging offerings. Though illegal in federal forests, few are prosecuted. rocks are returned or handed to archaeologists if from ruins.
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Curbs urged on rising college costs
Washington urged higher education cost reduction as a national 11 member commission released recommendations. It found tuition and fees rose nearly twice the cost to educate students over a decade and urged cost sharing, public accountability, regulatory reforms, and streamlined federal financial aid.
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Hormones blamed for PMS symptoms study finds link
Boston based study confirms hormones estrogen and progesterone influence PMS mood changes. Ten women with PMS and ten without were observed after blocking hormones with leuprolide and reintroducing them. results showed symptom reduction with real hormones and return of symptoms with placebo.
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Brain center linked to tinnitus ringing in ears
Researchers identify a pecan sized brain area on the opposite side of the brain showing abnormally high activity in tinnitus patients. The finding supports a brain basis for most tinnitus cases and suggests targets for future therapies.
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AIDS blocking gene found advances HIV research
Scientists in New York report that the HIV gene nef helps the virus evade immune detection by suppressing viral protein display on infected cells. The study suggests drugs targeting nef could improve control of HIV infections, and appears in Nature.
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