Die-hard fans camp for Oscars outside Shrine Auditorium
Die-hard fans endure long wait outside the Shrine Auditorium awaiting the Academy Awards. Tina Hernandez, a 44-year-old secretary, plans to sleep outside until the stars arrive on Monday. With Leonardo DiCaprio absent, fans like Tanya Loera of Alhambra express disappointment but remain determined to snag one of the remaining bleacher passes and a glimpse of Hollywood’s elite.
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Shrine Auditorium
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Mrs. Hernandez
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Bing
Leonardo
Tanya Loera
Alhambra
Leonardo DiCaprio
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Christina Chen
Elvia Preciado
Richard Campos
Deanna Holmes
Opposition threats U.N. funds in budget showdown
Washington Republicans and President Clinton clash over U.N. and IMF funding as a $2.5 billion midyear bill and a $1 billion UN dues bill head to votes. Abortion restrictions and IMF restructuring proposals sharpen the fight as conservatives push to curb international aid. Rep. Christopher Smith says the issue rests on reluctance to support the United Nations.
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Persian Gulf
International Financial Agency
IMF
U.N
Christopher Smith
R-N.j
Parties seek fresh faces for November ballot in Kansas
Kansas party leaders search for candidates for major races with June 10 filing deadline. Democrats see a strong slate after losses in 1996 while Republicans anticipate activity in April. Potential candidates include state senator Janis Lee as a possible Democrat challenging Gov. Bill Graves.
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Lee
New test may warn early if prostate cancer spreads
Newport Beach California reports on a new test that detects genetic footprints of cancer cells to signal early spread beyond the prostate. Dr Anna Ferrari of Mount Sinai School of Medicine says the test could identify newly diagnosed patients needing immediate treatment to curb outside spread and spare some men unnecessary surgery. Prostate cancer remains a leading killer with about 39300 deaths and 184500 cases expected this year. The test promises to reveal metastasis beyond the prostate earlier than microscopic lymph node checks. researchers presented findings at an American Cancer Society conference noting its potential to guide treatment and predict relapse.
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Calif
Anna Ferrari
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York
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American Cancer Society
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