Abortion drug maker accused of stalling U S sales
Rep. Wyden charged France's Roussel Uclaf is delaying RU-486 entry into the United States. He cited letters from Cabot Medical, Gynex, and Adeza Biomedical showing US interest, while FDA reviews and Bush administration limits continue the stalled rollout amid political friction.
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Fire in Portland apartment kills four with two missing
Four people including a child died and five were injured when a downtown Portland Maine apartment building burned early Thursday. Police indicated arson is possible as two residents remained unaccounted for after the blaze in the Munjoy Hill area, with firefighters reporting a complex, maze like interior and a broken window before the fire.
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Government opposes Hinckley furlough request
Washington AP government opposes John W. Hinckley Jr. furlough from St. Elizabeths Hospital citing ongoing mental illness and security risk. Prosecutors and Secret Service say permission could threaten safety. Hinckley seeks holiday leaves with his parents citing treatment progress.
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