Liggett announces first tobacco settlement in major class action
Liggett Group says it will pay a portion of future earnings for smoking cessation programs if a federal court approves the Louisiana settlement. The agreement removes Liggett from the suit that alleges nicotine manipulation and addiction, with other defendants including Reynolds, American, Lorillard, and Philip Morris. States seek Medicaid recovery. talks continue on similar terms.
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Dunblane School Shooting Kills Sixteen Children Two Adults
A gunman attacked Dunblane Primary School in Scotland killing 16 children and a teacher before taking his own life. Thirteen more children died later. at least 12 youngsters and one adult were wounded. Residents describe shock as authorities investigate motive and identity.
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China fires missiles as war games near Taiwan escalate
Chinese warplanes bombed targets near southwest Taiwan and test fired missiles in exercises that raised tensions to a 40 year high. Taiwan warns Beijing may widen drills after the current round and the US moves ships closer to the area ahead of Taiwan's March 23 presidential vote. The maneuvers drew international concern as Taiwan's 400000 strong military remains on high alert and residents weigh potential economic disruption.
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Father in prison donates kidney to daughter in San Francisco
David Patterson, a convicted burglar in Folsom, left jail to donate a kidney to his daughter Renada Patterson, 13, whom he deserted as a baby. The transplant at UCSF is to take place after years of dialysis and failed prior transplants. The Corrections Department initially sought $8,000 for guards but relented due to life-threatening need.
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Coca-Cola tests contoured can for brand differentiation
Coca-Cola plans to test market a contoured can by year end to build on the bottle’s boost. The hourglass shape, with inward curving sides, aims to differentiate products and packaging, said president M. Douglas Ivester. Specific test locations and timing were not disclosed.
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Dog saves life by dialing 911 after oxygen alarm
Lyric the Irish setter used a preprogrammed speed-dial to call 911 when Judi Bayly's oxygen mask loosened. The dog knocked the receiver from the cradle and pressed the button three times after rousing her owner failed, triggering emergency aid.
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Judi Bayly
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Villagers Offer Volcano Gifts At Popocatepetl Shrine
Dozens of villagers climbed a barren slope near the Popocatepetl volcano to place fruit and mole sauce before a rock face in a rite blending Catholic and Indigenous traditions. The 17,887 foot volcano belched steam and ash as officials readied emergency shelters. The plume drifted miles east, sometimes obscuring the sun.
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Leaders unite at Sharm El Sheikh summit against terrorism
At Sharm El Sheikh Egypt world leaders including Clinton and Mubarak vow joint effort to curb terrorism by cutting off financial sources. A 30 day report back by a 29 member working group will boost Middle East peace security and condemn terrorism.
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