Energy secretary Pena resigns to spend time with family
Washington AP Federico Pena, the only Hispanic in the Cabinet, announced his resignation set for end of June to be closer to his family. The former Denver mayor said he will not seek elected office and will return to private sector for financial reasons. President Clinton praised his five years in two posts and his role in shaping energy technology and global warming policy.
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China reports new morning after birth control pill
A Chinese firm developed a postcoital pill with the State Family Planning Research Institute and Beijing No. 3 Pharmaceutical Plant. Details on composition and wider availability were not given. China discourages large families and uses contraception and education to limit births.
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China Women’s News
New Look Planned for Twenty Dollar Bill
The twenty dollar note will gain anti-counterfeit features including a larger off center portrait of Andrew Jackson. The White House remains on the back and the Treasury will reveal the design on May 20 with new bills expected in fall. Public education will urge people to inspect money before use.
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Federal Reserve
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Canadian hacker arrested in NASA breach case
RCMP report a 22 year old Canadian man charged with mischief for breaking into computer systems at NASA Center NOAA Hughes STC and several universities in Canada and the United States. Police seized devices in Sudbury and Val Caron after a 14 month joint probe with FBI NASA and the U S Inspector General. He faces May 13 court appearance.
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Canada
Val Caron
Jason Mewhiney
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U.S
Pediatricians urge time outs over spanking in AAP guidance
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to use time outs and positive reinforcement rather than spanking. Spanking teaches aggression and is no more effective than other punishments, according to Pediatrics. The guidance notes most parents spank and many pediatricians back the practice, but advocates a three-part approach: loving relationship, praise for good behavior, and appropriate punishment for misbehavior.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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Palestinian security clears Israel in Hamas bombmaker death
Palestinian officials say Mohiyeddine Sharif was killed by a rival Hamas member Adel Awadallah who then set a car bomb to cover the crime. The claim ups tensions with Hamas while Israel faces pressure over West Bank violence and peace talks.
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Palestinian Authority
Arafat
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Netanyahu
Nabil Shaath
Adel Awadallah
Izzedine al Gassam
Awadallah
Ghassan Addasi
Addasi
Isam
Ghassan
Jibril Rajoub
Drug tamoxifen prevents breast cancer but has serious side effects
Washington AP reports that tamoxifen reduced breast cancer risk by about half in high risk women but raised endometrial cancer and blood clot risks. Experts urge careful, personalized use, with guidelines to help doctors and patients weigh benefits against serious adverse effects.
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Richard Klausner
National Cancer Institute
Klausner
Cancer Institute
Bernard Fisher
Allegheny University
Mars Face in New Image Debunked as Natural Formations
Pasadena AP Mars Global Surveyor images show the famed Mars Face no longer resembles a face. Experts call it a rock butte or knob with light and shadow creating illusion. Some researchers remain skeptical, citing data processing concerns and possible artificial interpretations.
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Mars Global Surveyor
Michael Ravine
Advanced Projects
Malin Space Science Systems
San Diego
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Ravine
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