Pill helps alcoholics fight drink
New York AP report says the daily drug naltrexone, already used for heroin cravings, will be offered to alcoholics as a supplement to therapy. FDA approved for alcoholism after two studies with 167 people. priced at 3.80 dollars per day, three to six months, with free access for those in need.
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Charles O’brien
University of Pennsylvania
O’brien
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Fathers spend little time alone with preschoolers worldwide
Six minutes in Hong Kong and 42 minutes in the United States mark the global average of preschoolers alone with their fathers, according to a study by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. The report notes mothers remain the primary adults in a preschooler's life even when the mother works and the child attends day care.
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Hong Kong
Belgium
United States
International Association For the Evaluation of
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David P. Weikart
IEA
Dog burying puppies prompts nine lives saved in Florida
In Oakland Park Florida a dog owner allegedly buried nine newborn puppies in a brown paper bag to end the litter. The mother dog dug them up the next day from a two foot grave and all nine survived. The veterinarian caring for the mother reports multiple adoption offers. The owner admitted burying the puppies stating he did not want them. He has a history of opposing spaying but faced a drastic act of cruelty.
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Sherry Schlueter
U.N. Peacekeepers to Take Over Haiti Mission in March
The Pentagon plans to hand over military operations in Haiti to United Nations peacekeepers in March probably in the last two weeks. Spokesman Ken Bacon cited a deployment of about 6,000 troops, with 2,000 to 3,000 Americans, and contributors from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Canada. There are 7,127 U.S. troops currently in Haiti.
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William Studeman
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Ex-treasurer Citron cites lack of oversight before Orange County bankruptcy
Ex-treasurer Robert L. Citron testified that bosses paid little attention to his investments as Orange County's fund sank into bankruptcy. He said there was virtually no oversight, and he did not inform county supervisors of warnings in 1993 or a 1994 federal inquiry. Merrill Lynch faces questions over its role in pushing risky strategies.
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Calif
Orange County
Robert L. Citron
Citron
State Senate
Merrill Lynch & Co
Merrill Lynch
Channel Tunnel cars damaged as low cars scrape barriers
About 100 vehicles, including Ferraris and Lotuses, were damaged when loading onto the Eurotunnel train for the Folkestone to Calais crossing. Most damage was minor with exhaust pipes ripped off, while 25 were serious.
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England
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France
Blind man asks to see Diana face with hands
Chris Anderson, 22, born without eyes at Dirt Ability formerly the Royal School for the Blind in Surrey, asked to "see" Princess Diana's face with his hands. Diana allowed contact after he crossed protocol, noting her features felt small and smooth and she had a nice face.
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Diana
Anderson
Chechens Defiant Recapture Grozny Train Station Fight for Market
In Grozny heavy shelling continues as Chechen fighters retake the train station and push toward the central market while Russian forces pound the city with artillery and jets. Yeltsin rules out direct talks with Dudayev but says he is in control as negotiators move toward a cease fire.
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Caucasus
Ruslan Makhetbiye
Viktor Chernomyrdin
Pope John Paul II arrives in Australia for visit
Pope John Paul II said the Cold War's end has not brought expected benefits and called for moral and spiritual renewal. He urged ecumenical dialogue and prayed for Japan earthquake victims after arriving in Sydney. He praised Australia's multicultural society and met with leaders before beatifying Sister Mary MacKillop.
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Australia
John Paul II
Papua New Guinea
John Paul
Kingsford-Smith International
High court weighs affirmative action in federal contracts
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a 13 year old minority owned business program. The Clinton administration argued the program combats continuing discrimination while defenders say it unlawfully shifts contracts from white owned firms. A ruling by July could impact billions in federal contracts and the future of government affirmative action addressing past bias against women.
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Supreme Court
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