Israel Mourns as Hezbollah Rockets Hit North Tel Aviv
Israel reels from a Tel Aviv bus bombing that killed 21 as Iranian backed Hezbollah fired five Katyusha volleys into northern Israel. Shelters filled in Galilee while officials reassess peace talks and brace for long security actions amid Hamas links and calls for tougher measures.
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Britain to begin talks with Sinn Fein over Northern Ireland
Prime Minister John Major announced Britain will start discussions with Sinn Fein before year end as the IRA cease-fire is treated as permanent. He plans exploratory talks with Sinn Fein and the British government, with potential discussions with pro-British Protestant paramilitaries at an appropriate time, signaling a shift after decades of conflict.
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River Fire After Pipeline Blast Rages on San Jacinto
In Houston the San Jacinto River erupted into flames after leaked gasoline from a ruptured pipeline ignited on the water. Flames rose over 100 feet as the inferno raced along the river driving boats onto shore. About 69 people suffered minor injuries while coast guards worked to contain residual fuel and protect Galveston Bay as authorities assessed the scene.
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Early CVS test for Down syndrome deemed safe in big study
A study of more than 150,000 pregnant women finds chorionic villus sampling safe, with no rise in birth defects, and earlier results at 10 weeks versus amniocentesis at 14 to 16 weeks. CDC notes a very small potential limb abnormality risk, possibly tied to operator skill.
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Rosario Ames Sentenced to Five Years for Spy Ties
Rosario Ames, wife of convicted spy Aldrich Ames, receives 63 months in prison after pleading for mercy. She admits providing advice to aid her husband’s espionage for the Soviet Union and later Russia, while seeking leniency to care for their five year old son Paul, who is living with relatives in Bogota.
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FDA Warns Two Pill Abortion Is Experimental
FDA officials cautioned that using methotrexate and misoprostol for abortions remains experimental and uncertain in safety. Deputy commissioner Lawrence Bachorik urged limiting use to FDA approved research despite a JAMA study showing about 90 percent effectiveness before nine weeks. Methotrexate treats cancer and arthritis, while misoprostol treats ulcers.
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Survey shows teen drug use rising in schools
Washington AP report notes a notable rise in teen drug use during the 1993-94 school year. Marijuana usage among high school students increased from 11.3 percent to 15.6 percent, while junior high usage grew from 3.3 percent to 4.9 percent, per Pride.
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