Pigtail macaque could speed AIDS research findings
Researchers report the pigtail macaque, a nonhuman primate with an immune system similar to humans, can be infected with HIV-1 and may serve as a faster test model for vaccines. They caution it is early to know if these monkeys develop AIDS and note breeding and study supply implications.
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Science
Michael Agy
Douglas Bowden
United States
Defeated Deficit Plan Highlights Bipartisan Split in Congress
Treasury Secretary Brady called the defeat a sad example of Congress’ inability to tackle a national problem. House leaders said a deficit-reduction bill would be unveiled soon while Bush allied groups argued for constitutional restraint on unchecked shortfalls. The plan would require a balanced budget by 1998 and three fifths votes to borrow, with exceptions for war. Senate leaders signaled no Senate debate this year.
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Thomas S. Foley
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Mike Synar
D-Okla
Charles Stenholm
Texas
Senate
George Mitchell
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Bush Survives Airstrike Incident During Earth Summit Visit
President Bush faced an explosion scare near Plaza Portas as gunfire erupted. Secret Service rushed to shield him with a bulletproof coat and a handkerchief while authorities battled the crowd with teargas. John Magaw confirmed the decision to move Bush came after the shots. a team will investigate and report findings.
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City and county clash over new road maintenance and plan
Precinct 1 Commissioner Jack Crider questions city council’s decision on Coliseum Road maintaining the stretch while the agreement with Ector County hinges on county upkeep. City Manager Jerry McGuire says the road is an extension of the Coliseum parking area and not in the thoroughfare plan. If the county balks, the deal could be re examined. The contract also covers a drainage channel from Wright Avenue to Golder Avenue with culverts and street sweeps.
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Tornado Sightings Reported Near Big Spring area
Reports describe tornado sightings three to five miles east of the city and northwest of Big Spring with warnings issued for Dawson, Martin, Howard, Borden, and Glasscock counties. By 10 p.m. most warnings expired though isolated sightings and cloudy conditions persisted with no confirmed damage.
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Big Spring
Stanton
Howard County
Dawson County
Martin
Howard Counties
Borden County
Glasscock County
NWS
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