Gunman shot to death after shooting spree
A Phoenix man opened fire in a city personnel office killing a woman and wounding two others before police fatally shot him. He sought information on his estranged wife Judith, formerly in the prosecutor’s office. Leroy Johnson, 36, wore a bulletproof vest and appeared to target no one in particular. In Atlanta, prostate cancer deaths rose 7.5 percent among white men and 5.9 percent among black men from 1980 to 1988, prompting questions about the value of early detection tests.
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New Orleans Wins Casino Gambling OK in Louisiana
In Baton Rouge state lawmakers approved adding casino gambling to the sins New Orleans is famed for. The Senate passed the bill 21-18 after House support, with Gov. Edwin Edwards backing it as an economic boost. a citywide referendum was rejected.
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Baptists denounce networks and condoms in schools
In Indianapolis South ern Baptists condemned television networks for immorality and urged public schools to stop distributing condoms. Delegates at the three day convention urged Boy Scouts to keep bans on homosexual leaders and uphold the duty to God pledge. Resolutions targeted death by self harm abortion and anti religious Sabbath neglect as factors in societal breakdown.
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Biotech firms oppose biodiversity treaty amid Earth Summit debate
Biotechnology companies led by the Industrial Biotechnology Association oppose the biodiversity treaty, arguing it could cede U.S. leadership in biotech by forcing technology transfer and patent-right concessions. Critics warn the deal would require payment to developing nations for resources and could undermine American innovation.
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World leaders gather for historic Earth Summit talks
United States President Bush attends the Earth Summit with other leaders including John Major Helmut Kohl and leaders from China India Russia and dozens more. Agreements include two legally binding treaties on climate and biodiversity plus broader principle documents. The U S proposes 1.4 billion for climate research and monitoring and a global species data collection initiative.
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Boys with HIV Face School Talk and Family Courage
In Oneida County a 1-year-old boy and his brother, both HIV positive from a blood protein, prompted school officials to address AIDS openly. District leaders held assemblies, distributed information, and scheduled parent meetings as families recount mixed messages from earlier years and the need for understanding.
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Bush era to sign global warming treaty at Rio summit
At the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro leaders gather as marathon talks aim to finish forest protection and aid commitments. William Reilly says the Bush administration will sign the global warming treaty and push it to the Senate, with $1.4 billion allocated for climate research and monitoring.
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Perot pledges no tax raise except in an emergency
Perot told NBC Today that as president he would absolutely not raise taxes except in an incredible emergency and only with clear public consent. He outlined sweeping goals for deficit reduction, waste cutting, and a pragmatic set of Democratic and Republican ideas, while offering few cost or legislative details.
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