Friday in Brief: AIDS CPR finding and flag removal debate
In Atlanta the CDC reports five of 604 CPR recipients outside hospitals had HIV, with no infections among responders. Georgia Gov. Zell Miller again seeks removal of the Confederate emblem from the state flag ahead of the 1996 Olympics. Albany coverage notes New York Senate approval of arming NYC police with semiautomatics amid crime fears.
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Veto on research ban may stand in Senate action
Washington reports the Senate will consider a bill to end the government ban on using aborted fetuses in transplantation research while President Bush appears secure in his veto power. The House passed the measure 260 148, short of a two thirds override, with Rep. Waxman signaling an eventual override vote once the bill returns from the White House.
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Gorilla Shot Amid War Turmoil Wolves in Mist Fame
Conservationists report the silverback gorilla Mrithi was killed while sleeping in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda as civil war rages. Wildlife groups say the killing endangers mountain gorillas already threatened by fighting. Both sides had pledged not to harm them.
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Lyceum crowns nation's top speller Amanda Gord
Amanda Gord, 13, of Richmond Virginia wins the 65th National Spelling Bee after rising from fourth last year. She defined lyceum as a place related to schools or gardens, while runner up Todd Erik Wallace faltered on pellagra. Ali Soleimani exited in round six on euthanasia.
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Bush policy offered Saddam incentives in 1989 directive
A secret October 1989 White House directive signed by President Bush proposed giving economic and political incentives to Saddam Hussein to moderate Iraq’s behavior while threatening sanctions if chemical or nuclear weapons were pursued. The policy aimed to defend U S interests and allowed military force if needed, remaining secret until parts were declassified for review by lawmakers.
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Undercover Israeli units kill two in West Bank clash
Arab reports say undercover Israeli security men shot two armed Arab collaborators in the West Bank in a mistaken identity case. In Gaza a vegetable merchant was wounded shielding Israeli customers from masked Palestinians. Defense Minister Arens extended Gaza封 lockdown, banning outbound movement while interior clashes and prior killings raise rights concerns.
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Weather report summary for Douglas County zones
Weather notes across zones include tonight clear or mostly clear with lows in the 30s to mid 40s and Saturday turning cloudy or sunny. Rain or afternoon rain chances appear around 30 percent in some zones, with Saturday highs ranging from the mid 40s to upper 70s depending on the zone.
Local forecast summarizing wind and temperature trends
Night presents a low around 48 with brisk winds. Saturday tracks mostly sunny with light variable winds and a high near 74. Additional notes mention partly cloudy Saturday with south winds up to 40 mph and a Bay Od tamparaturan lickseanings datum.
Travel outlook across Midwest and Plains regions
MISSOURI partly cloudy through Saturday with a chance of rain in the southeast and a high near 70. NEBRASKA partly cloudy in the west tonight, clear central and east, with cloudy conditions and possible rain in the Panhandle Saturday. central and eastern areas reach high 70s. OKLAHOMA fair east tonight, partly cloudy with a chance of rain, lows around 46 to 52, Saturday cloudy with rain likely in the west. highs in the 70s. COLORADO cloudy Sunday then scattered rain, Saturday highs 60s to 70s, mountains 30s to mid-40s, with night lows 40s to 50s. ROAD CONDITIONS advisories listed for Kanara and Kansas Turnpike.
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Judge blocks plan to curtail abortion counseling
A federal judge blocked the Bush administration plan to bar nurses at 4000 subsidized family planning clinics from discussing abortion with about 200 000 pregnant patients annually until court review. The ruling delays enforcement, sending the matter back to HHS for public comment.
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