Civilians freed by Bosnian Serbs after detentions in Ilidza
Under U.S. pressure Bosnian Serbs released 16 civilians detained in the Ilidza suburb near Sarajevo. The group included Serbs Muslims and Croats and had been held since December 22. Detainees described beatings while awaiting news of movements toward government-held territory as NATO patrols rerouted aid convoys and tensions rose over the peace accord.
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Associated Press
Deputy testifies on finding Michael Jordan’s father's body
Lt. James Monroe testified that he found a decomposing male body in a swamp along the North Carolina South Carolina line on Aug. 3 1993. The victim was later identified as James Jordan the father of basketball star Michael Jordan. The trial of Daniel Andre Green continues with other witnesses and defense attacks on key prosecution witnesses.
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Tornado in Miami injures dozens as car hurled
A tornado moved through a southwestern Dade County suburb at 8:15 am causing about 30 injuries. Maritza Acosta-Pinon and Marline Concepcion described near misses as homes roofs were damaged and vehicles flipped. The storm, part of a line of thunderstorms, produced 75 to 110 mph winds and a five mile damage path.
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Alcohol found in pilot remains sparks FAA review
In Colombia tests on Nicholas Tafari's remains showed alcohol, but American Airlines and the FAA caution tests must confirm whether it came from drinking or natural processes after death. U.S. regulations bar pilots from alcohol eight hours before flights. retesting will involve Colombian officials with U.S. observers.
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AIDS patient to be released after baboon marrow trial
A 38 year old Oakland man received baboon bone marrow at San Francisco General on December 14 in an unusual AIDS treatment. Less than a month later he is well enough to go home, though doctors caution it will take at least a week to gauge success. Critics warned of risks to patient and new animal borne diseases.
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City tests gunfire sensor to locate shots quickly
Redwood City police test a computerized gunfire sensing system with microphone sensors to pinpoint shot origins. The program aims to guide officers to the scene within minutes, improving capture odds in a crime-plagued square mile. Meanwhile, Kamchatka volcano Karymsky erupts, with ash clouds and earthquakes preceding, and a potential new volcano forming nearby. A separate study links p53 gene status to tumor response, suggesting damaged p53 hinders cancer cell death under low oxygen, impacting treatment resistance.
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Diana ready to pursue divorce from Prince Charles
Diana assured advisers her marriage to Charles is irretrievably broken and plans to consult lawyers soon. The Daily Express cites a close source as saying divorce moves will start after Diana’s meeting while Charles remains away skiing with William and Harry.
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Clinton Briefs on Shutdown Fallout and GOP Pushback
President Clinton, in a brief reporters’ session, outlined consequences of the partial shutdown including Meals on Wheels funding loss and Head Start shortfalls. The judiciary expects two weeks of operating funds at current staffing levels. House Republicans resist reopening, while Democrats push a temporary reopening to Jan. 12, 2066.
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