Researchers find schizophrenia gene in Irish families
A team led by Scott Diehl at the National Institute of Health reports a major gene region on chromosome 6 linked to schizophrenia. The study, based on 186 Irish families, suggests one gene predisposes to the disorder, potentially speeding cloning and research efforts.
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National Institute of Health
Diehl
Nature/Genetics
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National Institute On Aging
National Institutes of Health
Congress
Packwood likely to be cleared of charges
Portland Oregon Senator Bob Packwood may avoid prosecution over alleged illegal job solicitations for his ex wife. The Oregonian cites unnamed sources and says witnesses contradicted diary hints Packwood sought help for Georgie Packwood in 1989 and 1990 while a federal grand jury in Washington investigates possible solicitation to cut alimony payments.
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Maryland man sues over hot coffee spill at drive thru
Bryce R MacNaughton of Kensington Maryland sues in federal court for 2 million dollars claiming first second and third degree burns after coffee spilled in his lap from a drive through window due to an unsecured lid. A New Mexico case from 1992 involved McDonalds with burns and a nearly 3 million award later reduced and settled for undisclosed sum.
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Bryce R MacNaughton
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Pennsylvania court allows execution in 33 years
Keith Zeitlemeyer, 39, scheduled for tonight’s injection after the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a bid by an advocacy group. Zeitlemeyer was convicted in an 1980 murder tied to a burglary case and a key witness against him.
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Los Angeles Student Achieves Perfect SAT Score
Jennifer Koo, a Van Nays High School junior in Los Angeles, joined a select group of test takers to earn a perfect SAT score this year. School officials credit her hard work and extensive practice tests for the achievement.
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van Nays
Jennifer Koo
Milion
Koo
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Battle erupts between Serbs, Croats in Croatia
Rockets hit Zagreb killing at least one and wounding over 40 as the Croatian crisis widens. UN records multiple impacts near the airport and downtown as residents seek shelter. Croatian warplanes strike a Serb held bridge near Fosanska Gradiska while fighting escalates across borders and UN debates troop reductions.
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United Nations
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Medicare fight slows White House budget stance
The White House refuses to offer a Medicare fix until Republicans present their plan. Donna Shalala testifies as Panetta accuses GOP of planning large cuts to fund tax relief. Dole calls GOP Medicare strategy to protect and improve it, while a bipartisan bailout idea is floated.
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Senate
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Money for prevention of geriatric diseases urged
Advocates urge the government to spend an extra $1 billion yearly to prevent and delay age related diseases rather than only cure them. A research alliance says aging efforts could save up to $250 billion in health costs over five to seven years. The White House Conference on Aging opens with 2250 attendees and commentary on policy impacts.
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Alliance For Aging Research
American Federation For Aging Research
White House
Vets Tank War Memories and Grim Counts of Death
A former soldier recalls Vietnam combat scenes including hill assaults in a Tet Offensive setting. He describes near 28 survivors from a 144 man company, shrapnel wounds, and killing enemy soldiers under heavy fire. He earned a Silver Star for gallantry and reflects on the toll of war.
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Miller
Soljer
Vietnam veteran reflects on war and forgiveness through art
David Miller, a 51 year old Vietnam veteran, recalls guilt from a fallen soldier pictured years earlier. He describes postwar struggles with drugs and alcohol, a failed marriage, and later finds healing in researching the war and creating art inspired by Vietnam memories.
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South Vietnam
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Miller
Vietnam
FBI arrests two at motel in Missouri
FBI agents detained two men at a Missouri motel connected to the Oklahoma City bombing investigation. Names and exact charges were not released, but agents pursued leads tying the men to earlier sightings with McVeigh and to motel stays in Kingman Arizona and Vinita Oklahoma.
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