Wisconsin van driver charged in fatal accident
Jeremy Halmes 20 of Clinton Iowa faced vehicular homicide charges after a van speeding at least 80 mph crashed killing seven magazine peddlers aged 15 to 25 from Florida and elsewhere. Police said he tried to switch places with a passenger after passing an officer and had many speeding tickets. Six died, one more died later at a hospital.
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Fidelity reduces live calls for mutual fund data
Fidelity Investments instructs 30,000 frequent callers to use online resources or automated systems for balances quotes and other information. A prior 5,000 were notified last year and 35,000 received the message last week. Those who persist will be routed to specialists who offer no direct answers but direct to routine data.
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Dozens Dead in Mont Blanc Tunnel Blaze
Firefighters searched charred wreckage in the Mont Blanc tunnel after a seven mile blaze killed at least 35 people. The Belgian truck driver survived as investigators probe causes while bunkers and ventilation were tested for emergency efficacy.
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RTL Radio
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Pathous
Switzerland
Mandela bids emotional farewell to South Africa parliament
Nelson Mandela addressed the National Assembly as South Africa’s first democratically elected parliament prepared to disband ahead of elections on June 2. He praised allies and honored leaders of the liberation struggle while reflecting on his 27 years in prison and the nation’s move to black majority rule.
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FDA panel urges limits on Rezulin diabetes drug
An FDA advisory panel voted 8-4 to withdraw Rezulin as a stand alone treatment for adult onset diabetes amid concerns about deadly liver damage. Supporters back continued use with insulin or other meds, while critics fear long term deaths and liver failure with widespread prescribing.
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Worldwide Clinical Research
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Randy Travis clears record in Marshville case
Nashville star Randy Travis formerly known as Randy Bruce Traywick had his youthful criminal record pardoned by Gov. Jim Hunt at Marshville North Carolina. The 39 year old performer has since built a country music career and is recognized for responsible civic behavior and community service.
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