Gulf War vets to gain disability benefits despite proof gap
Legislation unanimously approved by a House panel would extend disability compensation to Persian Gulf War veterans with mysterious ailments linked to service, even if causation cannot be proven. The bill aims to help thousands of veterans facing uncertain conditions and seeks broader eligibility under federal guidelines.
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Texan pushes alternative to assault weapons ban claims clash with myths
A crumbling Texan figure advances an alternative measure aimed at undoing the assault weapons ban. Critics charge the plan relies on myth and misinformation as a conference committee works to reconcile House and Senate versions.
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Simpson Heads to Arraignment in Double Murder Case
Los Angeles AP. O J Simpson travels to court for arraignment as trial progresses toward start. Media blitz with a toll free tip line and a 500000 reward sparks debate among lawyers. Some see it as risky, others as a strategic move to sway public opinion.
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Comet fragments bombard Jupiter and reveal atmospheric clues
Comet Shoemaker Levy 9 fragments struck Jupiter with vivid infrared clouds, offering a natural probe of the planet's atmosphere. Spectral analysis identified sulphur ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, with water sought to gauge fragment sizes and wind patterns high above Jupiter.
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FDA proposes six month ban on raw oysters coastwise
FDA suggests states Florida Louisiana and Texas impose an annual six month ban on raw unshocked oysters from their coasts and require warning labels for shocked ones. The move aims to curb vibrio vulnificus bacteria linked to liver disease or weak immune systems, with potential deaths estimated at 15 yearly. The policy would allow only shocked Gulf Coast oysters for sale during the ban period.
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Georgia Recovers From Severe Alberto Flooding
After Tropical Storm Alberto dumped nearly two feet of rain, central and southwest Georgia faced 41 roads closed, 46 counties declared disaster areas, and 35 000 residents displaced. Flooding from the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers killed 31 people, damaged hundreds of bridges and roads, and left Albany with submerged homes, while Macon waited days longer for safe tap water. Volunteers and Red Cross workers distributed food and water as residents sifted ruined gardens and homes.
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