Aspirin shown to suppress colon cancer gene mutations in tests
In lab studies U.S. and German researchers found aspirin blocks genetic mutations linked to some colon tumors in a severe inherited form. Researchers plan large at risk population trials as prior studies showed limited protective effect in average individuals. In Maine a mother won the right to refuse AIDS drugs for her HIV positive 4 year old, sparing state custody.
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FAA to Upgrade Wiring Checks Across Older Aircraft
The FAA will boost inspections of wiring and other systems on aging planes in a forthcoming program. The announcement follows suspicions that wiring contributed to smoke aboard Swissair Flight 111 before its fatal 1998 crash and similar concerns linked to the 1996 TWA Flight 800 explosion.
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Primakov outlines Russia’s tentative economic safety net plan
Moscow AP reports Prime Minister Primakov pledging to ease hardship by restoring the social safety net and paying overdue wages. He cautioned reforms must not burden the people, while promising tax collection and wage payments but offering few funding details. Maslyukov named first deputy premier to lead economic policy.
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Clinton Diets With Ethics Fire Amid Lynx of Impeachment Talk
President Clinton and Hillary Clinton arrive at Kennedy Airport after Air Force One. In New York he addresses the Council on Foreign Relations on the global economy and attends Democratic fundraisers. A report on Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky prompts debate over impeachment, censure, or rebuke as potential penalties.
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Belfast Assembly breaks ground amid cautious unity
In Belfast protesters and Catholics join a day of debate as Seamus Mallon and David Trimble lead a 108 member Assembly toward joint governance. They expect a November administration appointment and plan a historic Ireland government summit with Ireland and a U.S. tour in mid October while Sinn Fein pressures IRA disarmament.
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US Laos task force uncovers bones at crash sites in Laos
A U S Laos task force searching for remains of Americans missing since the Vietnam era found dozens of bones, teeth, and two dog tags at eight crash sites over six months. The finds help map a new six month search plan in heavily bombed provinces.
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Belgium Floods Strain Bridges as Heavy Rain Rages
The heaviest rainfall in decades flooded villages and roads across Belgium. Rivers rose, cutting off towns near Antwerp and central regions after two weeks of rain. Paratroopers moved residents into shelters as Dutch lowland areas north of Belgium were affected.
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Raleigh County Pictorial History Book Pre Order Offer
The Register-Herald teams with local historian David Sibray to publish a 128 page Raleigh County pictorial history. The coffee table book features over 250 photographs with captions, library quality archival paper, and a leatherette bound cover. Pre publication price is 299 percent. after release price rises to 39 dollars.
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