Hamas poised for new incidents
Gaza City Israel faces high alert after a lull in violence. Hamas founder Sheik Ahmed Yassin, wheelchair bound, signals possible military options while warning against civilian suffering. Police report militants planning sudden incidents in Jerusalem Tel Aviv and Haifa amid a volatile security climate.
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Blair urges NI negotiators never give up on peace
Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Northern Ireland peace talks at Lancaster House urging all seven parties to persist despite killings and an expulsion. The joint British Irish proposal on a North South council sparked mixed reactions from Ulster Unionists and SDLP as talks head toward clarified powers and roles.
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Genetic cause for disorder discovered
London AP report details a British family where researchers at Oxford and Great Ormond Street identify a chromosome segment linked to a severe speech disorder. They expect to isolate the specific gene within two years, aiming to enable earlier diagnosis and treatment of childhood language problems. The finding, published in Nature Genetics, supports the genetic basis of language development and highlights brain regions controlling motor speech.
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Nature Genetics
Follow the stars ASTRO GRAPH on the comic page
The Frederick News Post runs ASTRO GRAPH on the comic page offering daily star charts and celestial notes for readers. The feature highlights planetary positions and simple forecasts to accompany comic strip humor.
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Lawsuits urge probe into 1982 Dow deaths cover up
New Hampshire lawmakers push for a special committee to investigate whether former trooper Richard Dow or his former commander protected, or shielded, Dow by suppressing findings in the 1982 Thornton car fire death of Dow's wife Janet and son Steven. The 1993 second inquiry found insufficient evidence to prosecute.
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Year of the Tiger arrives in Chinatown without bang
In New York City Chinatown the Year of the Tiger begins with no firecrackers due to a city ban on fireworks led by Mayor Giuliani. Community leaders sought exemptions but were rebuffed, while residents split between safety concerns and tradition.
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US mobile calls may switch to caller pays option
The U S mobile phone industry pushes to switch from receiver pays to caller pays, aiming to boost use. AT&T plans summer tests and year end rollout for 8.2 million customers. industry sees required tech, interconnection with local and long distance lines, FCC rules, and potential major rise in cellular adoption.
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