Court rules ex wife cannot use frozen embryos in dispute
A state Supreme Judicial Court upheld a lower court injunction barring a woman who cannot conceive from using embryos created with her ex-husband's sperm at a Bosson Wy clinic. The couple, married 17 years, attempted embryo use in 1995 and faced a 1996 ruling in the husband's favor over potential child support responsibilities.
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Passenger dumps liquid PCP on stalled Los Angeles flight
An American Airlines jet preparing for takeoff to Dallas sickened passengers after a man dumped liquid PCP from two baby bottles onto his seat. The flight returned to the gate and the suspect was taken into custody as authorities labeled the substance angel dust.
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Orange high school clubs face ban amid gay student meeting
In Orange California under court protection gay teens met at El Modena High School while the district weighs banning all 38 noncurricular clubs to avoid challenges. A federal judge ordered the board to allow the group to meet until the full hearing.
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Lab tech admits exposing co worker to radiation
A former lab technician in Santa Ana pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and felony unlawful disposal of radioactive material for smearing compounds on a coworker chair. Andrew Blakis, 32, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and three years probation. He must stay away from the victim, a UC Irvine postdoctoral researcher. Investigators estimate she was exposed to an average yearlong dose of radiation.
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Boeing asks airlines to inspect MD 80 jackscrews after crash
Boeing urged airlines operating MD-80 series jets to inspect the jackscrew the horizontal stabilizer control along with the wreckage of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. The 2,000 planes affected could face flight control issues if the part is damaged.
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California
House GOP pushes tax cut for married couples
The House GOP advances a tax cut proposal targeting married couples filing jointly while Democrats push an $89 billion alternative from the projected surplus over 10 years. Republicans argue the plan favors families and couples, while Democrats seek broader relief with future funding conditions.
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Forbes Ends Presidential Bid After Spending Vast Personal Funds
Forbes pulls out after third in Delaware primary ending a costly bid begun in 1996. He and adviser Dal Col say it was time to quit as he spent about 69 million of his own money plus 337.4 million in 1996, with 5 million in donations this race.
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Clinton campaigns as Gore shadows him on 2000 bid
President Clinton asserts ongoing campaign mode amid fundraisers in Texas, saying he seeks attention and to show the public the nation’s direction. He defends his impact on Gore, notes strong fundraising for the DNC and Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, and jokes with Dan Morales about life after politics.
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McCain gains ground as Bush faces challenge in GOP race
Voters in Louisiana Michigan South Carolina Arizona and New York weigh McCain and Bush as McCain surges after New Hampshire victory. Some Republicans question Bush’s inevitability as debate over momentum and media attention shapes the path to upcoming primaries.
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McCain fundraisers draw lobbyists from corporate towers
A Washington fundraising committee for Sen. John McCain features AT&T and CBS firm representatives and other lobbyists. The event aims to raise about $200,000 as McCain balances reform rhetoric with fundraising needs. Bush allies attack the approach, citing Texans for Public Justice claims about lobbyist participation.
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