Necklace linked to lead poisoning prompts health alert
Tennessee health officials warn after tests found dangerous lead and nickel levels in imported jewelry including a "What Would Jesus Do" necklace worn by a 2-year-old. U.S. made pieces were okay. Necklaces sell for 1 to 7 dollars. Kmart pulled them from all stores.
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Unruly passenger sentenced after flight chaos
Walter Andrew Everhart, 36, received 19 months in prison after pleading guilty to interfering with a flight attendant during a USAirways flight from Germany to Philadelphia last November. He said painkillers and alcohol caused blackouts and that he did not recall kicking a pregnant woman, who feared miscarriage.
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IRS study shows wealthiest Americans growing wealthier
Washington AP report notes the number of taxpayers with adjusted gross income of 200000 or more rose 14 percent to about 1.3 million in 1995, the wealthiest group paying 182.5 billion dollars in federal taxes. It adds 998 top earners paid no income taxes due to credits and deductions.
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Congress approves parental notices for student drug violations
Washington lawmakers passed a bill allowing colleges to notify parents of students under 21 who violate alcohol or drug laws or the schools rules. President Clinton is expected to sign. The measure seeks to curb campus drinking linked to multiple deaths, despite privacy concerns from advocates.
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