Smoking kills, say scientists who receive tobacco money
A survey of researchers funded by the tobacco industry finds most respondents endorse that cigarette smoking causes serious and often fatal diseases. In the American Journal of Public Health report, 94 percent call secondhand smoke harmful and 91 percent link most lung cancer deaths to smoking.
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Cutting fat to 30 percent may not extend life much
Chicago AP reports that trimming dietary fat to 30 percent of calories would add only months to the life expectancy of Americans. The JAMA study notes a 2 percent potential gain, mainly for those over 65, while low fat advocates push back citing population benefits and individual risk variation.
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Yugoslav police struggle as republics push independence
Independent forces did not eject the federal army as tension rises in Croatia and Slovenia. Officials warn of potential violence between Serbs and Croats. foreign reaction turns wary while republics move toward free market economics and Serbia resists central control.
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Black lawmakers warn Bush on lifting South Africa sanctions
Washington observers report 18 of 26 Black members of Congress urged President Bush not to lift sanctions without complete release of political prisoners. They warned against racially charged rhetoric over a civil rights bill during a 90 minute White House session.
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Atlantic shipwreck found with 19th century submarine on Lake Erie
Salvagers announce discovery of the 1848 sidewheel steamer Atlantic wreck in Lake Erie with an experimental submarine atop it. The casino steamer sank August 20, 1852 near Buffalo after a collision. Mar Dive Corp says as much as 60 million dollars in gold could be aboard.
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Rugged Mike Robert Biking with Burden in Troy
Mike Robert of Troy carries a carpet along Sixth Avenue in Troy as his sole means to bear a heavy load. He explains this method is the only option available to him for the task.
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Senate backs death penalty and tougher crime bill
The Senate defeated efforts to weaken a federal death penalty expansion and rejected Bush’s call to allow warrantless searches. An amendment to drop two murder cases from new capital crimes failed, and a proposal to admit illegally seized evidence under a good faith clause was also rejected. The crime package includes a handgun waiting period and faces further amendments.
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