New astronauts named to train at Johnson Space Center
Mae C. Jemison and 14 others were named to NASA's astronaut corps at Johnson Space Center. The first black woman selected, Jemison, along with Bruce Minick and Michael Foale, spoke of lifelong space dreams. The class follows the Challenger disaster and will not fly for four to five years.
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Seven-Year Austin Lake Victim Murder Case Closed
Police in Austin say the seven year old Town Lake murder case is closed after identifying the victim and finding the killer died of natural causes last year without any suspicion. Sgt. James Beck, who led the investigation, says the case is over and only reports remain to be finished.
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Bow Tie Lawyer McMahan Dashes Court Halls in Colorful Attire
Dallas veteran criminal defense attorney Bill McMahan 72, oldest practicing in the county, is famed for neon bow ties green jackets and red socks. He has logged over 60 hours weekly representing “regular people” since 1946, with more than 5,000 cases including felonies. once defended Jack Ruby before Ruby shot Oswald.
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AIDS education plan unveiled in Houston schools debate
Harris County Medical Society releases a $100000 AIDS education plan for teens featuring a teacher video a student video and a booklet for older youths. HISD has not yet reviewed the booklet or student video with officials to decide on classroom use.
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AIDS drug offers promise from lab tests in Houston
Baylor College of Medicine researchers report a laboratory antibody that protects human cells from AIDS infection. If developed further it could prevent healthy people with HIV from contracting AIDS and may slow disease spread in patients. Leads to possible vaccine research, but human use remains highly preliminary per Dr. Nancy Chang and Dr. Tse Wen Chang.
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