Timeline for resuming Israel Palestinian peace talks announced
Secretary of State Powell announced an agreed timeline for moving toward renewed peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. He endorsed outside observers to monitor a cease-fire, with a seven day violence halt start and a six week cooling off followed by confidence building measures including a West Bank settlement freeze.
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Senate poised to pass patients rights bill this week
The Senate inches toward final passage of a patients rights bill after GOP attempts to amend and delay, while Democrats push a compromise to shield most employers from health care lawsuits. Leaders say passage could occur today or Saturday as Kennedy McCain and Edwards back the measure. The House must act on its version.
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Supreme Court sides with tobacco firms on ad bans
The Supreme Court rules in a 5-4 decision that states may not add restrictions to the federal ban on cigarette ads and warning labels. It holds Massachusetts cannot curb ads near schools while preserving First Amendment rights, signaling limits on local bans and prompting calls for federal law changes.
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Hunger strike ends after 31 days protesting Vieques bombing
Three men detained in federal prison suspend their month long hunger strike to protest U S bombing exercises in Vieques Puerto Rico The group led by civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton includes State Assemblyman Jose Rivera and Bronx Democratic Party chair Roberto Ramirez They say the protest influenced President Bushs plan to end Navy bombing by May 2003 Each lost about 25 pounds on liquids and will eat solid food tonight
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Racial Gap in Flu Shots Widens Among Elderly
In a 1999 national survey, 69 percent of whites aged 65 and older reported a flu shot, compared with 48 percent of blacks and about 59 percent of Hispanics. The CDC aims for a 90 percent vaccination target by 2010 for vulnerable seniors as it investigates the widening disparity and factors beyond access to care.
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Powerball Jackpot Rises in Iowa as Tickets Miss Full Match
In Des Moines none of the Powerball tickets matched all six numbers to win the $14 million jackpot. The prize climbs to an estimated $16 million for Saturday. Five tickets matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball, each winning $100,000. Tickets sold in Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky.
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Army grounds Apaches after tail rotor failure incident
The Army grounded its 742 Apache helicopters after a June 11 tail rotor assembly fell off during flight in an incident involving an Israeli pilot. The fleet will undergo inspections before flight resumes, starting with a Utah National Guard unit en route to Kosovo. Officials warned the return to service could take up to three months.
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