Tonight Show Signoff Ends Carson Era on TV
Johnny Carson wrapped up The Tonight Show Starring on Carson with a final studio audience appearance in Burbank. Robin Williams and Bette Midler joined the farewell, delivering frenetic humor as Carson began a lengthy monologue before an invitation only finale audience.
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Gas producers take it on the chin with bill
The House amended an energy bill to bar state regulations from restricting production and raising prices by gas producers in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Texans and others oppose, saying it harms state power. supporters say it signals against OPEC style price controls, with full bill vote anticipated.
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White House dodges Murphy Brown flap in value debate
The White House seeks to minimize a national rush over Vice President Quayle and the Murphy Brown controversy. Bush aides split on whether continued debate helps or harms, while Bush avoids addressing abortion and family values, keeping quiet on the issue.
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Skelton sues former Odessa attorneys over conviction
John Skelton, once sentenced to death for the 1982 bombing death of Joe Lee Neal and released in 1990, files suit in Midland US District Court against Odessa lawyers Clifford Hardwick and Warren Burnett alleging wrongful conviction and death sentence. Burnett denies representing Skelton, while claiming limited involvement with Hardwick as lead attorney.
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Powerful enediyne shows strong anti cancer results
Washington AP reports a lab synthesized enediyne modeled after soil bacteria antibiotics acts as a potent cancer fighter. In Science, K C Nicolaou says the molecule targets tumors like war heads, with mouse studies showing tumor regression and leukemia cures. Further animal testing and development will take years.
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Physics day thrills students at the park
Thousands of high school physics students earned lab credits by conducting experiments at the park. They rode roller coasters strapped into seats with accelerometers to measure speed while smiling. Professor Robert Speers noted the students enjoyed the hands on lessons.
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