AIDS Walk Washington raises funds for care
Thousands including families and dogs with red ribbons walked 6.2 miles in the capital for the 10th annual AIDS Walk Washington. Organizers say more than 15,000 participants helped raise over $2 million for AIDS programs. honorary chairwoman Tipper Gore urged continued pursuit of a cure.
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Virus could be behind Gulf illness report cites possible genetic link
A Berkeley microbiologist reports that 80 percent of Gulf War era veterans in a study carry a genetic marker found in under 5 percent of the general population. He cautions that a virus has not been proven, but the marker could signal an infection increasing vulnerability to wartime pollutants.
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California
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James Tuite III
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Breakfast participation climbs despite welfare funding cuts
A Food Research and Action Center survey shows 1995-96 participation rose to 65,000 schools, as federal funding for new programs was cut. Michele Tingling-Clemmons notes school breakfasts help students start class ready to learn, with families relying on meals for needed nutrition.
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Food Research and Action Center
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Star Trek cast marks 30th anniversary charity tribute
LA AP report says original Enterprise crew gathered for a two hour United Paramount Network special to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek The Next Generation Deep Space Nine and Voyager casts also joined Buzz Aldrin Mae Jemison and others. Shatner praised space pioneers.
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Celeb Interviews Belle and Flynt Pair News
Spike Lee defends Albert Belle in interview saying he merits a fair shake despite temper and not being a choir boy. The Cincinnati obscenity trial segment in The People vs Larry Flynt is highlighted as significant to the film opening festival runs and stars Woody Harrelson and Courtney Love. Bo Jackson makes his film debut in The Chamber as a Mississippi prison guard. John F Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette return from honeymoon and request privacy from media in Tribeca.
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