Pakistan signals readiness to test nuclear device
Foreign Minister Gohar Ayub told the AP Pakistan will test a nuclear device in response to India's detonations, saying the Cabinet has already decided. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif warned Pakistan could explode within 12 hours if international pressure remains weak, while officials say no definitive decision has been made.
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State to appeal FEMA funding ruling on Greenbrier River Trail
West Virginia plans a second appeal over FEMA’s $900 000 restoration offer for the 76 mile Greenbrier River Trail damaged by the 1996 floods. The state seeks $1.7 million to restore rail bed standards and keep the trail intact for a potential national emergency. Caplinger cites land deeds and rail bed requirements. The trail supports Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties economies.
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Doctors declare first victory in cancer battle
LOS ANGELES doctors announce a landmark advance using Herceptin to lengthen lives of some terminal breast cancer patients by targeting the HER-2 gene. The drug, expected to reach the market next fall, may become standard treatment for tumors driven by gene amplification and can boost chemotherapy without common side effects.
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FBI reports six straight years of declining serious crime across the nation
FBI data show a 4 percent drop in seven major crimes in 1997 across 9,582 U.S. police agencies. Murder declines led, with nationwide homicide down 9 percent and larger city drops from 10 to 14 percent. Attorney General Reno cautioned against complacency and warned of future challenges from cyberspace and international crime.
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