Clinton warns Congress on human cloning and ethics
President Clinton urged Congress to halt a Chicago physicist Richard Seed from cloning a human being saying science cannot trump moral values. He recalled Dolly the sheep and noted a five year ban proposal with a National Bioethics Advisory Commission review of risks and social impact.
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National Bioethics Advisory Commission
Judge orders psychiatric test of Kaczynski
In Sacramento a federal judge ordered a prison psychiatrist to assess Theodore Kaczynski's competence to stand trial within a week. Dr. Sally Johnson from Butner NC was brought in by Judge Garland Burrell Jr. Defense attorney Judy Clarke pledged cooperation as Kaczynski nodded. The week saw delays as he tried to fire lawyers and later said he wanted to represent himself amid reports of self harm.
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Mother convicted of misdemeanor in obese daughter's death
Marlene Corrigan, 48, was found guilty of misdemeanor child abuse in the 13 year old Christina Corrigan's death from heart failure in November 1996. The nonjury trial spared her prison and she faces up to six months with sentencing set for February 27.
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Michael Cardoza
Christina
U.N. weapons inspector to visit Baghdad again
United Nations chief weapons inspector Richard Butler will return to Baghdad January 19 to 21 to press for unrestricted access to presidential palaces and sensitive sites. The Security Council seeks full access to verify destruction of long range missiles and weapons of mass destruction and lift sanctions.
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Mowlam Visit to Maze Prison Draws Criticism
Belfast officials say Secretary Mo Mowlam faced backlash for meeting Protestant militants at Maze prison. Protestants outside pledged to stay in talks while the Ulster Defense Association warned of renewed violence. Alderdice condemned the trip as undermining the peace process by yielding to threats.
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Northern Ireland
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Maze
Mowlam
Britain
Ulster Defense Association
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Mawlam
County health chief fires medical examiner Menchel
The county health chief dismissed Menchel as chief medical examiner immediate but keeps him on the payroll as a pathologist until February nine. James Gray faces disciplinary charges after staff discord complaints. Jumbelic, involved in complaints, backs the decision while colleagues discuss quitting. Legislators express shock and note prior efforts to stabilize the office amid staffing tensions.
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Novick
James Gray
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Jumbelic
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Leav
Canadians coping with ice hazards
Montreal and five eastern provinces faced Canada’s worst ice storm on record with 103 million people affected by power outages and transportation shutdowns. Ten deaths were blamed, including a 90-year-old woman. Citizens shared tips on kerosene and meals, opened homes to travelers, and police urged caution as falling ice and frozen streets created hazards.
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Canada
Lee Thomas
John Parker
Parker
Montreal Ice Storm Toughens City as Power Fails
National Guard troops deployed across affected areas as freezing rain crippled utilities from Ottawa to the Maritimes. In Quebec nearly 3 million people lost power while Ontario and the Maritimes reported widespread outages. Gov. Pataki dispatched state guards and 4,000 relief workers as hundreds sheltered in centers and roads stayed perilous.
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Forecast Newsline weather data access codes
Information for NewsLine callers lists four digit codes for forecasts travel reports weather warnings and tips. Local toll free numbers connect Auburn Weedsport Oswego and Pulaski users to weather services and channel 1 Dave Eichorn WIXT.
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