Patch birth control patch eyed by Johnson & Johnson
New York report says Johnson & Johnson is developing Evra, a weekly skin patch delivering contraceptives. FDA review could take a year. Patch uses same ingredients as the pill and aims for concealability. Cost not disclosed. Gloria Feldt of Planned Parenthood praises the method for those who struggle with pills.
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Capsule Lifted From Ocean Grave Marks 38th Anniversary
Atlantis era Mercury capsule Liberty Bell 7 was recovered off Cape Canaveral after 38 years underwater. Cur Newport led a surface recovery under floodlights, with the craft in surprisingly good condition and seven Mercury dimes aboard. The capsule will be cleaned at the Kennedy Space Center and toured by the Discovery Channel before museum return.
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Regents hire decision narrows to two KU or state official
The Kansas Board of Regents will decide Thursday morning whether to hire Kim Wilcox interim executive director and KU professor or Joe Birmingham former assistant commissioner of the State Board of Education as permanent director. Chair Bill Docking said two candidates were the only ones interviewed in Tuesday’s executive session. Wilcox has led since May after Tom Bryant’s year as interim director. Bryant left to become Pittsburg State University president.
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Barak pledges withdrawal as Israel,s aim to settle West Bank clarified
Barak told Yasser Arafat there is no reason to wait for a broader Middle East settlement and will withdraw promptly from part of the West Bank. He announced a 15 month frame to seek final deals with the Palestinians, Syria and Lebanon amid U.S. military aid and security ties. Arafat demanded immediate Wye River implemention, while Gore and Albright urged Israel and its neighbors to set deadlines themselves. Barak, with Gore, stated willingness to implement Wye accords and check with Arafat.
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Dole Institute funded to honor senator at KU
Kansas lawmakers backed a three million dollar state grant plus six million in federal funds and private gifts to create the Robert J. Dole Institute for Public Service and Public Policy at the University of Kansas. The center will house Dole papers and foster study of the political process through university and community engagement.
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