Eskimo Radioactive Drug Tests Probed by CNN Report
CNN reports that in the 1950s Air Force conducted radioactive drug tests on healthy Alaska Natives to see if soldiers could endure Arctic conditions. 102 Eskimos and Indians ingested a tracer to study thyroid activity, with Senator Murkowski calling for a federal probe and questions about informed consent.
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Dole and Gramm Seen Campaigning Amid Jobs Bill Fight
White House budget chief Panetta says Senators Bob Dole of Kansas and Phil Gramm of Texas sought the presidency while opposing the 12 billion Dole jobs bill. Reich notes potential GOP support for a revised stimulus. Dole and Gramm deny firm 1996 plans but acknowledge early campaign chatter.
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Violence flares as Russia marks May Day protests
In Moscow a waning Communist vigil followed a May Day clash that left hundreds injured and a policeman critically injured. Demonstrators, mostly elderly, waved red flags while police watched as factions blamed each other for the violence amid Russia's political crisis.
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Robot on Columbia catches floating die in space
A German robot aboard the shuttle Columbia demonstrated a free floating die catch using Rotex, a 2.5 foot arm. The maneuver marked the first time a robot commanded from Earth grabbed a free object in space. NASA added an extra day to the German sponsored nine day mission to reward energy conservation as the shuttle prepares to return Thursday.
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