Bacteria May Trigger Lupus in Susceptible Mice
Researchers at Duke University Arthritis Center report bacterial DNA can trigger lupus symptoms in genetically susceptible mice, suggesting lupus patients should reduce infectious bacteria exposure. High infection levels may be needed to provoke antibody responses, says Davia Pisetsky.
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In classic statu mail arrives 25 years late
A package from New York City to a Washington address finally arrived after more than 25 years. The item, three 16 mm reels of the 1954 film On the Waterfront, mailed July 3 196, was left with GWU student Jason Ferguson. The addressee Martin Brinker no longer lives there and had rented the film for 24 dollars with an overdue reminder.
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Michelangelo virus strikes again on March 6
In Phoenix Denise Bayless’s husband’s psychology business computer failed to boot and demanded a date, revealing the Michelangelo virus struck again. The March 6 attack, active since 1991, scrambled data across protected systems as Ken Coleburn reports a surge in calls to his Tempe firm.
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Dispute over minister feuds to church brawl in East St Louis
At First Baptist Church about 15 women fought during an argument over former pastor Rev Albert Jones who resigned February 26. Four women were charged with assault and battery. Critics accuse Jones of misusing more than $200,000 from a construction endowment. Jones supporters yelled during Rev Keith Pittman’s sermon as the clash moved from the sanctuary to a hallway.
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New York Assembly Adopts Death Penalty Bill Amid Debate
The New York Assembly approved a death penalty bill after extended debate, with remarks ranging from dismay to humor. Governor Pataki was expected to sign into law, while lawmakers expressed mixed emotions about deterrence and justice as the historic vote took place.
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Death penalty bill clears vetoes amid fierce debate
After 18 vetoes the death penalty nears becoming law with supporters arguing it will deter violence and protect officers. Opponents warn the measure risks wrongful executions, cites past convictions, and protests on the Capitol steps as lawmakers debate substitutes like life without parole and limits on who is eligible.
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Battle Over Death Penalty Bill Faces Names and Shields
Albany confrontation over a capital punishment measure pits Senate Republicans against Assembly Democrats. Speaker Sheldon Silver initially blocked Republican sponsors, prompting Senate Leader Joseph Bruno to remove Democratic sponsors. Hoffmann challenged the removals, securing reinstatement for Hoffmann, Willa Stachowski, and George Onorato, while Bragman noted GOP opposition in committee.
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Mauritania Woman to Undergo Life Changing Heart Surgery
Epidemiologist Kevin Starr, based at the U S Embassy in Mauritania, arranges charity heart surgery for Ba a young Mauritanian woman with advanced rheumatic heart disease The operation led by Dr Parker aims to teach medical staff at University Hospital and will be funded as a charity case with costs waived Ba’s husband Tbrahima Ndongo remains in Mauritania with their three children Ba and Ammati Dia arrived in Syracuse for treatment and Ba is expected to return to Africa by March end
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