Arafat Says Palestinian State Looms With Capital Jerusalem
AP reports PLO chairman Yasser Arafat states the next goal is a Palestinian state with its capital in Jerusalem as Israel agrees to withdraw troops and grant Palestinian Authority control over part of the West Bank. Rabin seeks unity against terrorism while Clinton aims for broader regional peace including Syria and Lebanon.
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Gingrich Mulls Punishments For GOP Colleagues Over Farm Bill
A circulating memo from Washington reports House Speaker Newt Gingrich weighing penalties against GOP members for blocking a farm bill. Possible actions include stripping Rep. Larry Combest of his Intelligence Committee chair, denying Rep. Bill Emerson a chair post, or moving Rep. Richard Baker off the Agriculture Committee. The memo notes the options were discussed at a closed GOP meeting amid farm savings talks.
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Mother chooses birth over life in breast cancer U S case
In Denver Melissa Smart, 32, faced a life or death choice after breast cancer spread amid pregnancy. She declined abortion to save her baby, Michelle Elizabeth, born Aug 31, and died Sept 17, 18 days after her daughter's birth, leaving boyfriend John Eger to recall her sacrifice. Separately in Atlanta the CDC urged hospitals to curb antibiotic overuse to combat drug resistant bacteria.
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Reynolds jailed five years for sex case and hypocrisy
Rep Mel Reynolds was sentenced to five years in prison after a conviction for having sex with a teenage campaign worker. Judge Fred G Suria criticized him saying you blew it and you threw it away as Reynolds defended himself with a rambling attack on prosecutors and media.
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Panel backs over the counter sale of Nicorette gum
A unanimous advisory panel urged FDA to remove the prescription requirement for Nicorette nicotine gum for adults 18 and over. SmithKline Beecham said it will set the price to deter casual users while aiding committed quitters.
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Rumor Claims Atheist Leader Madalyn Murray O'Hair Dead
Chicago AP reports Madalyn Murray O'Hair, famed atheist, missing for weeks fueling rumors of her death. An Austin office note said American Atheists Inc. would close and sell the building while O'Hair has not answered calls. She led the 1962 lawsuit that ended school prayer and remains active in church-state separation advocacy.
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Elizabeth Taylor Plans New Hip Surgery After Complication
Liz Smith reports Taylor, in California, plans a second hip operation about three weeks away after showing her doctor that one leg is shorter, a condition straining her back and first hip replacement. Taylor insists she will not be crippled and will proceed without crutches.
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FDA panel weighs brain damage risk in obesity drug
A nine hour FDA advisory panel split five to three, rejecting Interneuron's dexfenfluramine over potential brain damage, even at lower doses. A follow up vote favored approving with strict postmarket studies. three backers, two opponents, and three members absent. The moment leaves the issue technically open pending today’s ballots.
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Envoy Holbrooke Back in Sarajevo Amid Cease-Fire Gaps
U S envoy Richard Holbrooke returned to Sarajevo to push a peace plan as Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic outlined strict cease-fire terms. Serbs want a halt to fighting but show little likelihood of accepting conditions. The stalemate centers on territorial division between the government Croat alliance and Serbs. Sarajevo endures a long siege.
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