Drifter pleads guilty to attempted murder in Texas case
Tommy Lynn Sells, a drifter who confessed to 13 slayings, pleaded guilty to attempted murder for slitting the throat of a 10-year-old girl in Del Rio Texas. He admitted killing Kaylene Harris but pleaded innocent to capital murder. Prosecutors must prove another felony for the death penalty.
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Bangladesh Debt Forgiven by U S to Boost Forest Fund
The United States cancels part of Bangladesh's debt and redirects future interest payments into a tropical forest conservation fund. The deal saves Bangladesh over 10 million dollars over 18 years and marks the first use of 1998 legislation signed by President Clinton to reduce US owed debt while funding biodiversity efforts. Deputy Secretary Stuart Eizenstat calls it a commitment to protecting biodiversity and tropical forests worldwide.
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Radiation and hormone therapy improve prostate cancer outcomes
A Harvard led study in JAMA found combining external beam radiation with six months of hormone-blocking drugs reduces the risk of unfavorable PSA levels in intermediate and high risk prostate cancer patients, doubling as better options for some early stage cases while showing no benefit for low risk.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Anthony V. D’amico
Chickenpox vaccine proves effective for children says FDA
The FDA reports three years of data since its 1995 availability show the chickenpox vaccine is generally safe and effective at preventing a common childhood illness. Most reported adverse effects are minor. 14 deaths were logged but other causes may be involved. The agency urges further study and notes about 1 in 10 vaccinated children may still get a mild breakthrough.
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Robert P. Wise
Journal of the American Medical Association
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