Mantle suffers mild organ rejection after transplant
Baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, living in Dallas, is experiencing mild rejection of the liver he received in a June 8 transplant at Baylor University Medical Center. A hospital spokeswoman said such rejection is common and occurs in about 65 percent of liver transplants. A liver biopsy was performed to investigate unusual test results. A news conference was planned for later today.
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Hijack motive in Japan a puzzle
An out-of-work bank employee hijacked a jumbo jet for 16 hours before police overpowered him at Hakodate. Fumio Katsumi, 53, was bloodied as officers stormed the aircraft after threats to blow up the plane. No explosives were found. initial reports cited an ice pick. The hijacker may have ties claimed by a cult linked to Tokyo subway violence, but police found no evidence of a connection.
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Women’s Memorial Groundbreaking in Arlington for Women in Service
Groundbreaking marks the planned 25 million Women’s Memorial and educational complex at Arlington National Cemetery. 1.8 million women who served since the American Revolution will be publicly recognized. Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught leads the foundation to tell the history of women’s military service. The ceremony aims to unite the largest assembly of female veterans and active duty personnel.
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Foundry blast injures workers in Indiana fire
An early morning explosion at Dalton Foundries Inc in Warsaw Indiana injured 19 workers, four critically. Water from a burst pipe mixed with molten iron in a furnace, spraying workers and causing severe burns. A plant employee described burns and scorched clothing as others were knocked down by the blast.
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Aramony Sentenced to Seven Years over United Way Loot
Former United Way chief William Aramony was sentenced to seven years in prison for looting the charity to fund illicit romances and exotic vacations. He must surrender to a minimum security prison in four to six weeks. Also convicted were Thomas Merlo and Stephen Paulachak for aiding the scheme that diverted about $600,000 from United Way of America over roughly a decade.
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Man gets life for killing panda in China
Zhang Guangming shot a giant panda in Shaanxi province in 1993 and hid its pelt in a cave. He was sentenced to life in prison by the Xian Intermediate People’s Court for killing the animal and attempting to sell the fur with four accomplices. One accomplice got 12 years, two received 11 years, and the fourth was not caught. Giant pandas remain an endangered species with about 1,000 in the wild.
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Senate approves zero tolerance for underage drinking drivers
The Senate passed a Byrd measure 64 to 36 to apply zero tolerance for underage intoxication, setting a 0.02 percent blood alcohol standard for drivers under 21. States failing to enforce by 1998 face loss of highway funds. Clinton backs the plan in a Byrd letter. Other provisions loosen federal rules on speed limits and helmet laws while maintaining truck limits and seat belt rules.
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Panel keeps three Air Force labs open in base closure plan
The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission in unanimous votes rejected Pentagon cuts and decided to keep Griffiss New York Kirtland New Mexico and Brooks Texas laboratories open. The moves protect about 800 jobs at Griffiss and Kirtland and nearly 4,000 at Brooks, while staving off the transfer of 5,000 jobs from Kirtland as the commission begins its painful task of shrinking U.S. bases.
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Foster's doomed bid for surgeon general faces last Senate test
The nomination of Dr. Henry Foster for surgeon general hangs by a thread as opponents press abortion and politics. After a failed round, a second vote to limit debate looms amid White House uncertainty and GOP resolve led by Sen. Gramm.
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