Clinton vows to fight HIV discharge law despite sign
President Clinton pledges to battle in Congress and the courts a new provision requiring discharge of HIV positive military personnel. He orders DOJ not to defend its constitutionality and says the Defense Department may discharge those with HIV if repealed or struck down. About 1,049 service members are HIV positive.
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Pope John Paul II to bless Venezuelan cathedral in Guanare
Pope John Paul II travels to Venezuela to bless the Virgin of Coromoto Cathedral in Guanare on a two day visit. He appeals for daily faith and evangelization as Venezuelans face economic and political malaise and meets President Rafael Caldera. He speaks to inmates at a Caracas jail, stressing that all are loved by God.
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Kiwi fruit used to kill grandmother in Florida case
Christina Black, a 35-year-old Orlando woman with mental illness, is jailed without bail after a premeditated act using a kiwi to suffocate her 88-year-old grandmother Helen Gerstung. Arizona murder charges await extradition as authorities reveal new details in the bizarre killing.
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Explosions Kill Three in Chechen Protest Clash
In Grozny thousands of Chechen demonstrators refused to end a six day antiwar rally as three explosions killed a Russian soldier and two civilians. Security forces surround the square near the presidential palace while protesters defend barricades and chant. The Kremlin backed Chechen government urged departure, citing accidents during alleged separatist smuggling.
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Fired city worker kills five before killing himself
Clifton McCree, 41, shot five former beach cleanup co workers at a Fort Lauderdale trailer before taking his own life after being fired 14 months earlier for misconduct. One worker remained critically wounded and a seventh escaped. The attack occurred at 5 a.m. near the Intracoastal Waterway.
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Man awaiting trial for spreading AIDS slain
ST LOUIS AP A 24 year old man linked to HIV infection charges was shot in the head and shoulder days before a planned trial for allegedly spreading AIDS to four girlfriends. Police cited no clear motive. One victim died after early contact with investigators. Names of victims were not released.
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Smoking ban at workplaces faces massive public comments
OSHA receives over 116000 comments on a rule to bar on the job smoking or require ventilated lounges. Philip Morris submits nearly 5000 pages opposing the plan as OSHA cautions a decision this year is unlikely. Government data cite tens of thousands of deaths annually from secondhand smoke.
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Philip Morris
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Cheryl Byrne
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