Simpson alibi witness flees country from court
One of OJ Simpson's key alibi witnesses has reportedly fled to El Salvador, making defense plans to seek videotaped testimony if she does not return. The absence follows reports of more forensic developments including DNA evidence at the crime scene and a move to retest blood samples for EDTA.
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Nightclub fire in Taiwan deadly and chaotic
A three story Weierkang Club blaze in Taichung killed at least 67 and injured 11 as patrons fled through stairwells and iron barred windows. Survivors described an explosion while police noted barred exits trapped many inside.
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Taichung
Taiwan
Endeavour to Launch March 2 for Ultraviolet Telescope Flight
NASA sets March 2 launch for the longest shuttle mission aboard Endeavour. The 1542 day flight carries seven astronauts, four of whom are astronomers or physicists, with two veterans of the 1990 ultraviolet telescope mission. The cargo bay telescopes will observe ultraviolet light from stars and other celestial objects.
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Genes Tied to Hodgkin's Disease in Twins
A USC team led by Dr. Thomas M. Mack reports in the New England Journal of Medicine that Hodgkin's disease clusters in identical twins more than fraternal ones, suggesting genetic susceptibility. About 7,800 U S cases yearly.
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Thomas M. Mack
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
New England Journal of Medicine
Glass instruments and history in new National Geographic exhibit
A preview at the National Geographic Society features Jamey Turner performing Bach and Beethoven on 60 brandy shifters as part of A Touch of Glass. The exhibit opens Thursday and runs through Sept 4, exploring 5,000 years of glass history beyond musical demonstrations.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
Jamey Turner
Turner
Society
Nat King Cole Memorial Move Planned in Montgomery
Nat King Cole's hometown Montgomery Alabama ponders a memorial to the singer. A fundraising buffet at D'em Benz restaurant supported renovation of his boyhood home and scholarship and statue plans. The 30th anniversary of his death occurs this year.
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Nat “King” Cole
Montgomery
Ala
D’em Benz
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House Rejects GOP Missile Defense Push in Vote
The House defeated a GOP amendment aimed at forcing deployment of a national missile defense system 218 to 212. Support came from 24 Republicans including Kasich Leach and Regula, while Dems backed the measure, Powell, Spratt, and Clinton opposed. The bill linked defense, UN NATO policy and command issues and faces a tough path to the Senate.
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Iowa
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Clinton May Face Months Of Veto Battles In Congress
President Clinton faces a slow veto potential as Republicans push new agendas. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said lawmakers are far from sending a bill to his desk while Congress negotiates measures on local government costs, a balanced budget amendment, and wasteful federal spending cuts.
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Gingrich warns big fight over limiting lawsuit damages
Washington AP report notes Newt Gingrich flags limiting damages in lawsuits as the top risk in the Contract With America. He rallies insurance executives, predicting a "real brawl" as trial lawyers mobilize ads and pressure. The Association of Trial Lawyers contends business coalition backing Republicans drives the lobbying effort.
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America
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American Insurance Association
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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