Hope for Keri Carter amid long diabetes battle
For 38 years Keri Carter faced blindness risk and organ complications from diabetes but now hopeful strides in treatment promise a healthier future. Her story sits against a backdrop of politics as President Clinton sharpens executive moves on environmental and workplace policy with waning congressional leverage.
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Huntsman continues ethylene repair at Odessa plant
Huntsman Corp. reports ongoing repairs to a refrigeration compressor in the ethylene unit of its olefins plant in Odessa. After a vibration prompted a shutdown Tuesday evening, a restart could occur Friday with flare activity possible for up to 24 hours during restart, according to public relations manager J. Carolyn Tripp.
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Mayor and police chief charged with witness intimidation
Pittsburgh area report says borough mayor John Dale Powell age 39 and Police Chief Kenneth The were charged with intimidation of a witness and drunken driving related to actions involving a patrolman and the borough’s former mayor. The arrest followed May 12 events. Alf Laws rides a wave with his dog Birdie off Faria Beach near Ventura California.
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Austin approves simpler phone bill format for 1990s
Local telephone bills will be simplified next year as basic rates and government fees are combined into a single lump sum on monthly statements. Regulators say bills will be easier to read and help consumers compare services, though some advocates criticize the plan.
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Write off may hurt hospital in public health care crunch
MCH writes off more than 7 million in uncollected debt, leaving 42.5 percent of net revenue collected year to date. Chief executives say it's too early to measure impact on services, and plan cost control, collection efforts, and revenue enhancements.
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DNA tests fail to clear McGinn of murder charge
The McGinn case hinges on disputed DNA findings as FBI tests reportedly point to him or a maternal relative regarding a pubic hair found on Stephanie Flanary. Victim’s family and advocates react to Gov Bush’s reprieve and ongoing death penalty debate, urging closure after years of anguish.
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Balloon crash in Kenya leaves one dead nine injured
A British balloon pilot was killed and nine hurt when their craft caught fire mid air over Masai Mara game reserve near Narok Kenya. Among the injured are three Texas tourists including a father and son from Dallas. The group was flown to Nairobi Hospital with severe burns.
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Dallas
Ben Mozelewski
Terry Newton
Nairobi
U.S. State Department
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