Settlement Approved in Dow Corning Breast Implant Case
Thousands of women claim their silicone implants caused illness and vote 96 percent in favor of a 3.2 billion settlement with Dow Corning Corp. The plan, awaiting judge approval on June 28, offers 5 000 for removal 20 000 if ruptured and up to 300 000 for severe conditions plus medical care.
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Tornadoes and storms strike Midwest and South
Severe thunderstorms spawned more than a dozen twisters across Illinois and Oklahoma. A truck driver died at a Farmersville truck stop and four others were injured. Arkansas hail and a runway fire accompanied the weather. One elderly Illinois woman hid in a closet as storms lashed the region.
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Alabama votes on interracial marriage ban
Alabama lawmakers approve an amendment to erase the last constitutional ban on interracial marriages. If voters approve in a Oct. 12 special election, the 1901 ban will be removed. Sponsor Rep. Alvin Holmes says it shows Alabama is not as backwards as some think.
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