Merger of Boeing and McDonnell Douglas
Boeing and McDonnell Douglas merge to form a future company. Industry experts say over 1,000 McDonnell Douglas planes in the U S will remain safe for decades. Airlines confirm ongoing support and service for existing DC 10 DC 9 and MD models amid the deal.
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Nursing home plan draws stern criticism in federal review
EW YORK AP A Clinton plan to cut back inspections of federally funded nursing homes drew strong opposition from consumer groups and state officials. Critics warn streamlined reviews risk elder abuse while federal officials claim greater efficiency, noting current spending of about 80 billion annually for 1.6 million residents in more than 17,000 homes and standard checks by states with federal oversight.
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Investigators link automated safety controls to mall crash
In New Orleans an automated safety system on a freighter hindered steering at a critical Mississippi River turn and may have caused a crash at a crowded riverside mall injuring 116. NTSB member John Hammerschmidt said backup pumps and a lube pump failed before the impact. Coast Guard hearings were scheduled as investigators pursue the emergency equipment's role.
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Depression more than doubles heart attack risk study shows
Johns Hopkins researchers followed about 2000 Baltimore adults over 13 years. those with severe depression after prior heart damage had about four times higher heart attack rate than those without mood issues. Mild depression also raised risk. results published in Circulation.
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