Scientists urge FDA to approve Fosamax osteoporosis drug
Washington scientists press the government to approve Fosamax, a new treatment that builds bone and lowers fracture risk in postmenopausal women. An advisory committee voted unanimously to back the drug, which the FDA often follows but is not required to.
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Probe moves toward Jupiter's atmosphere
NASA released a cone shaped probe that will enter Jupiter's atmosphere by December, a milestone for the Galileo project. The 34 inch capsule will reach speeds over 100000 mph before drift. The separation from the orbiter occurred at 11 07 p.m. PDT with over 300 staff applauding at JPL.
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Man ordered to marry domestic violence victim
Cincinnati. A judge ordered Scott Hancock to marry Yvonne Sevier, his girlfriend whom he punched in the mouth. Hancock, 25, received nine months to marry or face jail, with probation and counseling plus alcohol treatment required. Sevier, 24, testified love in court. the couple has a young child.
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Questions raised about Waco hearing witness
Washington AP senior House Democrat questions one proposed witness for the 1993 Waco hearings Robert Sanders former deputy director for enforcement at the ATF part of the Treasury Department Four ATF agents and six Branch Davidians died in the ATF raid near Waco Texas on February 28 1993 The Clinton administration faced a GOP deadline to turn over documents or face subpoenas NRA involvement in the probe drew attention Sanders said to be involved in the raid ATF spokesman said Sanders retired eight to ten years ago
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Poll shows quotas shape views on affirmative action support
An AP poll finds 16 percent support affirmative action with quotas while 46 percent favor it without quotas. Six in ten say laws protect minorities from bias and 72 percent view programs as at least somewhat effective, though half of whites and a third of blacks say such programs reduce overall fairness.
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