Microbes Thrive In Antarctic Ice SuggestLife On Frozen Worlds
Researchers report in Science that microbial colonies survive in Antarctic lake ice, absorbing solar heat and forming a water pocket where life persists. Scientists Brian Lanois of Oregon State and Stephen Giovanni coauthored the note noting hardy life outside usual habitats.
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Reno to decide on muted new inquiry into King assassination
Attorney General Janet Reno plans a restrained new look into the 30 year old King killing. Officials say Reno will determine today how far the inquiry proceeds and may reject Coretta Scott King and family calls for a national commission. The King family doubts James Earl Ray acted alone in Memphis on April 4, 1968.
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Kennedy assassination film to be marketed in August
The Washington Post reports that starting in August video stores will sell a 26 second Kennedy assassination film shot in Dallas by Abraham Zapruder on November 22 1963. The release includes a 45 minute color production with narratives and interviews. Prices are 19.98 for VHS and 24.98 for DVD. The Zapruder family and government dispute the original value with a Justice Department offer of 750000 while the family seeks 18500000. Also mentioned is John Glenn preparing for a space shuttle training flight in October and the Discovery crew converting the shuttle decks into laboratories during a four hour session.
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LeAnn Rimes Hospitalized After Outdoor Colorado Show
Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes, 15, was treated at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, after performing in 90 degree heat. Christine Feller said she experienced weakness following the outdoor appearance alongside Bryan White at a rodeo arena in Greeley, Colorado.
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Giant planet found around nearby star Gliese 876
Astronomers led by Geoffrey Marcy report the discovery of a planet at about 15 light years from Earth, orbiting Gliese 876. Weighing at least 1.9 times Jupiter, it is a hydrogen helium gas giant with a surface temperature near 80 degrees below zero, detected by stellar wobble.
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Sinatra widow among four robbed on Beverly Hills street
Barbara Marx Sinatra, 71, and three others were robbed of 317000 and possessions while strolling on a Beverly Hills street Tuesday night. No injuries or arrests reported. Robbers were apparently unarmed. A sentimental gift from Frank Sinatra was taken.
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Dying man’s death filmed for BBC series deeply moving
Critics praise a BBC television film showing Herbert Mowes's death from stomach cancer as sensitive and dignified. Mowes, 63, died April 8 1997 after allowing cameras to record his last breaths for The Human Body. The crew left before death. his wife cradled him as the final minutes aired.
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