Clinton faces hurdle in dismissing harassment suit
Legal scholars say federal courts are unlikely to toss Paula Jones's suit against President Clinton on the basis that sitting presidents cannot be sued. They note that the Supreme Court has ruled immunity applies only to actions in office, while Jones alleges harassment in 1991 when Clinton was Arkansas governor.
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Oil spill from tanker near Valdez shores
About 200 barrels of crude oil leaked from the tanker Eastern Lion at Valdez Terminal, fouling some shoreline and sea life. Booms largely contained the spill, and divers reported the leak appeared stopped by Sunday afternoon. The tanker carried roughly 830,000 barrels for BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
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First Lady Hillary Clinton 2000 Run Denied by Clinton
A New Yorker profile quotes a Clinton associate suggesting Hillary Rodham Clinton could bid for the presidency in 2000. President Clinton says she won’t run, and his spokeswoman denounces the discussions as beyond imagination.
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Military family abuse rising in the armed forces
The New York Times reports rising domestic abuse in military families since the 1980s. DoD figures show spousal abuse climbing from 12 to 18.1 per 1000 between 1988 and 1993 while child abuse substantiations rose from 6 to 6.6 per 1000. On average, one child or spouse dies weekly at the hands of a relative in uniform.
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United Modifies Buyout Agreement With Unions
United Airlines reaches deal with pilots and machinists unions to modify a 4.9 billion buyout plan. The agreement aims to offer workers a larger stake in the carrier, charting a path for restructuring and potential future gains.
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Vigils raise funds for AIDS research worldwide
The Associated Press reports thousands mourned AIDS victims on Sunday and joined charity walks and candlelight vigils for the 11th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial and Mobilization. Organized by San Francisco based planners, events spread to 243 cities worldwide and every U.S. state, with an estimated participation near 100,000.
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Genetic ethics shadow prenatal testing debates progress
Bioethicist Thomas Murray cites a hypothetical couple seeking only disabled children to spark dialogue on ethics. A deaf couple’s testimony highlights the tension between parental choice and concerns about eugenics as genetic testing expands from fatal childhood diseases to adult onset traits and risk genes.
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Shalala says RU-486 will not raise U S abortions
Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala said on ABC that U S approval of the Euro abortion drug RU-486 will not lead to more abortions. She noted abortion remains legal, outlined three visit sequence, and said Medicaid bans apply to RU-486. The drug could reach the market within two years if approved.
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Testosterone may reverse aging effects in men over 50
A study reported testosterone injections in 21 men aged 50 to 80 raised muscle mass and strength, improved balance, increased red blood cell counts, and lowered cholesterol over six months. Some participants also noted better sexual function, but researchers acknowledge potential prostate cancer risk and call for longer trials.
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