ACT scores rise as 1990s end on higher note
The ACT report shows the 1999 average composite score 21 with about 995000 test takers, similar to last year, while trends since the 1960s show long-run fluctuations. It notes more students take core courses, yet less than half meet college readiness, and cites shifts in majors from computer fields to health sciences amid job growth.
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Paris crash prosecutors weigh charges against photographers and driver
French prosecutors consider dropping manslaughter charges against nine photographers and a courier linked to the Diana Princess of Wales crash. Investigations show driver Henri Paul had alcohol well above legal limits, with autopsies confirming alcohol as a major factor.
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Simpsons Case and Witch Project Sparks Public Anger in News Roundup
Nicole Brown Simpson and Gloria Allred press for perjury charges against O J Simpson before statute runs out, amid civil trial damages. Capitol Hill fumes scare evacuations as onions claim fades. witches decry Blair Witch Project stereotypes and call for disclaimers.
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Fumes Overcome Nine In Senate Cafeteria
Nine workers were hospitalized after strong fumes were reported in the cafeteria of a Capital office building in Washington. The incident occurred in the Senate area, with responders called to the Everett M. Dirksen building complex.
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Miss America Pageant eases swimsuit rules changes
The Miss America Pageant moves to boost ratings by relaxing swimsuit guidelines and shifting focus toward interviews. Chief Robert Beck announced the changes in Atlantic City, noting an earlier broadcast, new scoring, and continued ban on thong or bikini wear while allowing two piece suits under guidelines.
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Reeve Joins New York Spinal Cord Injury Board
Christopher Reeve and leading experts formed the New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Board created by Gov. Pataki to guide state funding for cures. Reeve, paralyzed since 1995, said the board’s creation leverages New York’s major research facilities and will direct money to promising efforts.
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Study finds nitric oxide link to glaucoma treatment
Scientists in the United States report a potential new way to slow or prevent glaucoma blindness by blocking nitric oxide. Rat experiments show that aminoguanidine reduced retinal cell loss despite high eye pressure, prompting talks with drug makers about future glaucoma medications.
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