Kevorkian opens obitorium as 24th death occurs
In Michigan Kevorkian attends his 24th death at the Margo Janus Mercy Clinic an obitorium he opened for terminally ill patients. Erika Garcellano 60 died at the clinic after suffering ALS amid legal questions and a landlord dispute. The clinic aims to aid death with hospitalized and mobile options under attorney Geoffrey Fieger.
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Court split on random drug testing for students
The opinion discusses privacy concerns raised by random drug tests in public schools. Justice Scalia argues for limited application within schools. Justice O'Connor notes potential intrusive searches for student athletes. Authorities suggest districts may expand testing to extracurriculars, including overnight trips, under the ruling.
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Medicare reform blueprint from Heritage Foundation urged
Washington AP briefs report Heritage Foundation urged Congress to require notices to the elderly outlining Medicare's weak state. It warns Part B premiums cover only 25 percent of costs, with children and grandchildren paying the rest, and proposes a voucher style plan similar to federal employee health coverage.
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Burger coffin to rest in Great Hall display
Washington AP reports former Chief Justice Warren E Burger will have his coffin displayed in the Supreme Court Great Hall for 12 hours on Wednesday before burial at Arlington National Cemetery after a National Presbyterian Church service. Only Warren and Marshall have been honored similarly.
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Key card causes electrocution in Maryland hotel
Milika Sloan an 18 year old Cincinnati woman on her first out of town trip was electrocuted after using an electronic key card at the Ramada Inn in New Carrollton Maryland. Police say a faulty air conditioning system may have produced excess voltage at the time while hotel management investigates. An external contractor checked other rooms with similar card key entries.
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Qatar Crown Prince Declares Self Emir Amid Power Shift
Prince Hamad Bin Khalifa al Thani, 45, ousted his father while he was abroad and proclaimed himself the new emir after an emergency Cabinet session citing difficult circumstances in Qatar. He pledged to lead amid a swift leadership change in the Persian Gulf nation.
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Japan U S trade talks show public cheer public tension
In Geneva public remarks by U S and Japanese negotiators mocked martial arts and mountain climbs while private sessions remained cordial yet progressless. Threatened 100 percent tariffs on 13 luxury Toyota Honda Nissan and Mazda models loom with a Wednesday deadline.
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White House and GOP seek compromise on spending cuts
With time running out the White House and Republican leaders seek a final compromise on more than 16 billion dollars in cuts from approved spending A draft on Capitol Hill would restore some funds to education and training programs while trimming federal travel budgets and other areas The veto by President Clinton killed the initial bill citing education and environmental concerns and the presence of disaster aid and other relief measures Congress aims to resolve before the July Fourth recess to avoid deeper year end cuts
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Homeless AIDS Victims to Get 18.4 Million Grants
Federal housing officials award 18.4 million to aid homeless AIDS victims and families under a 186 million Clinton administration program. Grants go to 12 nonprofits, six state agencies, and two local governments, aiding about 12,261 people over three years with rent help, short-term housing, and supportive services.
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