Man survives long swim after falling from cruise ship
John Monett of Toledo Ohio was found exhausted but in good condition on the San Juan shoreline at Toa Baja after tumbling from Carnival Cruise Lines Celebration. He swam about four miles aided by a current, reaching shore nearly ten hours after his early dawn disappearance.
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Company warns of Ritalin abuse in schools
Stung by reports that schoolchildren are snorting and injecting Ritalin, the primary maker Ciba Pharmaceuticals launches an abuse prevention campaign. Pamphlets on proper use are being sent to over 100000 pharmacists and 110000 doctors to spread to nurses and parents amid rising ADHD diagnoses and UN figures estimating 1.5 to 2.5 million U.S. children take the drug daily.
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Duchess of York diamonds theft case shocks New York
Gilbert Terrero, a baggage handler in Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly half a million dollars in diamonds from the Duchess of York’s luggage on a December 4 loading. He admitted opening a small bag on a British Airways flight, saying he believed the jewels were valuable.
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Overdiagnosis of DCIS in Breast Cancer Debate Grows
A JAMA study from UC San Francisco finds ductal carcinoma in situ DCIS has surged twofold in ten years due to mammography raising concerns about overtreatment. Researchers note DCIS now makes up over 12 percent of breast cancers with 30 to 40 percent detected by mammograms.
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San Francisco
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Long Island Jewish Medical Center
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N.Y
Roy Jensen
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
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David Page
Grand Canyon flood begins effort to rejuvenate canyon
A controlled flood from Glen Canyon Dam started on Tuesday to renew habitat along nearly 300 miles of the Grand Canyon National Park. About 150 scientists will study the week long event amid mixed views on its sufficiency and ecological impact. The release could raise the river level by up to 15 feet in places and redirect Lake Powell water downstream.
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Assassin convicted in Rabin shooting
Israeli court convicts Yitzhak Amir, then 25, of murder for killing Prime Minister Rabin. Judge Edmond Levy says Amir planned the crime over months and fired calmly. Sentencing set for later. defense had sought manslaughter. The case shocked Israel and drew record TV viewership.
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Governors Press for Higher School Standards At Summit
Palisades New York hosted IBM led education summit as business leaders urge governors to set tougher standards. Louis Gerstner Jr warned of global fall behind and called education a national priority. Over 40 governors and leaders attend as Clinton planned address today. governors insist on local control and rapid core subject reforms.
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Online chats feature Magnuson Ward Wong Rather and more
Tribune lists upcoming Prodigy CompuServe AOL and Prodigy Spotlight chats with artists directors actors and news anchors. Highlights include Ann Magnuson Paul Mazursky Burt Ward B D Wong Dan Rather Sidney Biddle Barrows and events at SonicNet People Online and Convention with times and platforms. The online paper updates daily at 6 am.
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CBS News
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ACCESS POLL QUESTION ON MINIMUM WAGE RAISES DEBATE
The ACCESS poll asks if Congress should raise the minimum wage from 4.25 to 5.15 an hour. Voters call 865-5000, choose category 3500 for yes or 3501 for no. Yesterday's response was too small to show a clear reader view.
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