Oprah show lawyers claim aggression over safe beef debate
Texas cattlemen sue Oprah Winfrey and Howard Lyman for 10.3 million, saying the Dangerous Foods episode harmed beef prices. They cite testimony from Andrea Wisdom that experts said mad cow disease did not exist in U.S. cattle and was unlikely to occur here.
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Gene named hairloss linked to extreme hair loss in study
In Washington DC researchers identify a gene called hairloss in a Pakistani family with alopecia universalis, shedding light on hair growth mechanisms. Lead researcher Angela Christiano of Columbia notes the finding may guide future therapies for hereditary baldness. Separately FDA advisers in Gaithersburg recommended approval of Dermagraft, a bioengineered living skin implant for foot ulcers, signaling progress in artificial skin and expanded treatment options.
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Endeavour departs Mir as Astronauts End Historic Linkup
Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the Russian space station Mir leaving astronaut Andrew Thomas to a 4 1/2 month stay aboard Mir and David Wolf heading home after 128 days in orbit. The farewell occurred 240 miles above Kazakhstan as a new Mir crew lifted off.
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Babbitt denies donation influence over casino decision
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt told a House committee he faces a conspiratorial attack on his integrity over the Hudson Wisconsin Indian gambling casino case. He rejected claims of outside political pressure and noted Democratic contributions were cited by opponents to allege impropriety.
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Tobacco chiefs admit smoking is addictive
Four years after denying nicotine habit formation the tobacco chiefs concede smoking is addictive and linked to disease. Laurence Tisch of Loews warns against minors smoking as lawmakers press for a $368.5 billion settlement to end lawsuits while facing Republican and Democratic scrutiny over immunity and marketing limits to youths.
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Volkswagen in talks with Beatles to relaunch Beetle here
Volkswagen confirms negotiations with Paul McCartney George Harrison and Ringo Starr to market a US relaunch of the Beetle, following earlier use of the Rolling Stones to sell Golf. A VW board member says the Beatles cult status fits the Beetle concept.
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