First victory in fight against cancer with Herceptin drug
Los Angeles doctors report a landmark advance in cancer therapy. The Herceptin drug targets HER-2 driven tumors, lengthening lives by about three months when added to standard treatment in advanced breast cancer. Early data suggest longer survival possible if given earlier, with modest but meaningful impact in late stage disease.
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Sinatra swing revival captures a new generation
In Southern California swing clubs revive Ol’ Blue Eyes era after Frank Sinatra’s death. Young couples fill rooms at the Coconut Club Beverly Hills the Moonlight Sherman Oaks and The Derby Los Feliz dancing to big band and cool jazz while tribute singalongs to My Way echo Sinatra’s influence. Moonlight owner Lenetta Kidd plans a June Rat Pack tribute show and Sinatra Jr. has performed there three times.
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Would-be rescuer perishes after he Saves his nephew
Providence AP report of a drowning at Warwick Commut Point where Stephen Hayes 31-year-old uncle sacrificed himself to save his 11-year-old nephew. Randall Bates fellow rescuer and others assisted, Hayes submerged after pushing boy toward aid. Rescue rowboat arrived too late, Hayes died in choppy Narragansett Bay.
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Sinatra Mass Plans and Funeral Details Revealed
Sales of Frank Sinatra videos and CDs surged as plans for a private Mass proceeded in Los Angeles. Tributes poured in at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star while details emerged about his final hours, including his wife Barbara Sinatra at his side during the heart attack and death at Cedars Sinai at 10:50 p.m. at age 82. The funeral Mass is set for noon Wednesday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, officiated by Cardinal Roger Mahony, with burial at Desert Memorial Park near Palm Springs.
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New York Daily News
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Explosion levels 3 story home injuring 17 in San Francisco
A Saturday night blast in San Francisco’s Sunset District leveled a three story house, injuring 17 with six hospitalized, four in serious and one in critical condition. Debris flew over 19th Avenue as investigators prepared to remove rubble and determine a cause. No gas leak was found and a full probe will begin Monday.
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