US weighs mammograms for women in 40s by risk
The government will recommend that women in their 40s have mammograms every one to two years based on personal risk, with high risk women advised to consult doctors before 40. The move follows ACS guidance urging annual scans for all 40s, while scientists note strong benefit mainly for those in their 50s.
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Gold finds at Busang questioned after tests contradict earlier samples
Bre-X Minerals and Freeport-McMoRan report far less gold in Busang than prior tests suggested. The mystery deepens after chief geologist Michael de Guzman died March 19 in a helicopter plunge en route to the site while Bre-X confronts questions about the deposit's value and validity of samples. Meanwhile John Bennett Jr. and his Foundation for New Era Philanthropy face a no contest plea in the biggest charity fraud case, admitting no contest to 82 counts while denying some charges.
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Two Michigan girls allegedly held by babysitter in Florida case
Orlando police testified that a 6-year-old girl endured three mistreatment episodes during a five day hold after being taken from Galesburg Michigan. FBI and detectives say Ronald Stafford and two brothers abducted the sisters to Daytona Beach, while Stafford’s attorney denies sexual abuse claims.
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Gore and China talks progress on human rights
Vice President Al Gore reported a more receptive response from Chinese leaders on human rights during talks with President Jiang Zemin in Beijing. He said the sessions opened a broad strategic dialogue and avoided public critique of Beijing’s abuses while outlining a commitment to freedom of expression, association, and religion.
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Experimental vaccine shows early promise against advanced prostate cancer
In Reson VA doctors report a vaccine that boosts the body's own defenses to target prostate cancer cells. In a 51 patient trial seven showed improvement including a bone metastasis patient whose PSA fell and bone scans improved.
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Nixon Memo Criticizes Pentagon Over Vietnam War Efforts
A 1972 Nixon memo released by the National Archives shows the president angry at Pentagon leaders for failure to win in Vietnam. He denounces a “deliberate sabotage” of his orders, calls psychological warfare disgraceful, and criticizes Air Force and commanders for “how not to lose” behavior and cautious bombing amid low clouds.
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Mass death mystery at luxury suburb mansion unfolds
Deputies found at least 39 bodies inside a palatial 1983 estate near a posh suburb after an anonymous call urged welfare checks. Neighbors described a self contained religious group living rent free in a spotless, bunk bed filled home with monks like members. Investigators cite no signs of struggle or trauma as they await a search warrant and lab tests. The case echoes a separate Quebec event where five Order of the Solar Temple members died by their own action.
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Rostropovich honored by Yeltsin on eve of 70th birthday
Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich received the Order of Friendship for service to the state and major contributions to international music. The decree notes his support for dissidents and his departure from the Soviet Union in 1974, with citizenship revoked in 1978, after which he led the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington until 1994.
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