Europe bans British beef amid disease fears
The European Commission imposed an immediate ban on exports of British beef and beef byproducts to all countries, plus related goods like medicines cosmetics and candy. The move, aimed at halting a potential disease in the human food chain, hits Britain’s 6.5 billion beef industry and pressures EU negotiations opening Friday. A six week review is planned.
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Brothers indicted in Las Vegas over child porn case
Two brothers Douglas and Ross Anderson were indicted after a two year federal probe for possessing computer images of minors and videotapes of child adult material. They shared a computer but did not create or send the material, prosecutors said.
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Americans complete six hour spacewalk on Mir station
Astronauts Linda Godwin and Rich Clifford mounted the exterior of Russia’s Mir during a six hour spacewalk aboard Atlantis. The mission tested a portable foothold and tools to clamp panels for debris collection and future International Space Station assembly.
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Compromise on line item veto passes Senate vote
The Senate approved a line item veto bill in a 69 to 31 vote, shifting power toward the White House. Presidents could strike individual items from spending bills for eight years, a move praised by President Clinton and proponents like Sen. John McCain, while Sen. Robert Byrd warned it risks unconstitutional power.
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New DCIS scoring system guides breast cancer treatment
In San Francisco AP reports a researcher outlines a three factor 1 to 3 scale for ductal carcinoma in situ. The score 3 to 4 shows virtually no recurrence risk after DCIS removal, 8 to 9 signals high recurrence, and mid scores indicate radiation reduces relapse, guiding surgery choices.
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Melvin Silverstein
American Cancer Society
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van Nuys
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Steel plant blast kills three at Beta Steel plant
Portage Indiana AP reports a high pressure tank exploded at the Beta Steel Corp plant killing Kevin Myers and two other workers and injuring nine. The blast damaged a three story wall and hurled metal siding into a nearby parking lot as workers warned about prior leaks and a welded repair.
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Online events on AOL and networks offer weekly chats
Major computer services announce weekend and weekday online talks with Kevin Fagan Jim Lovell Cynthia Kereluk and Dr Theresa Crenshaw. Sessions on Space Exploration Lifetime USA Weekend Coliseum and Everyday Workout aim to guide users via AOL CompuServe eWorld Prodigy and Microsoft Network. Call numbers provided for free software access.
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America Online
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Wednesday Access Poll Results on Minimum Wage Hike
A public opinion poll asks whether Congress should raise the minimum wage from 4.25 to 5.15 an hour. It records reader responses and notes the political context surrounding the wage debate.
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