Bush poised to seek No 1 spot in GOP race
Vice President George Bush formally launches his presidential bid claiming entitlement to the top job. He travels from his Houston home to kick off his campaign, seeking to extend Reagan era policies with a strong fundraising pace and a broad national tour.
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Immune biology pioneer Tonegawa wins Nobel Prize
Susumu Tonegawa of Japan receives the 1987 Nobel Prize in medicine for uncovering the genetic mechanism generating antibody diversity. A MIT researcher, he outlined how DNA segments rearrange as cells become antibody producing B lymphocytes.
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Girl eight mauled by lion at flea market in Houston
An eight year old girl, Roxanne Hernandez, fights for life after a 300 pound lion attacked her at a Texas flea market display. The animal, led by owner Gary Durkovitz, was shot by a security guard and later destroyed. Roxanne underwent multiple surgeries and is listed in critical but stable condition. Police turned the case over to Harris County district attorney's office.
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Gays march on Washington for rights and solidarity
Supporters of lesbian and gay rights, in the hundreds of thousands, marched by the White House and formed a two mile long festival near the Capitol. Led by about 3,000 people with AIDS, they shouted for civil rights and condemned AIDS neglect, framing the event as a bold stand against discrimination.
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Iraq strikes four Iranian targets and ship off coast
Iraq said its warplanes attacked a ship off Iran’s coast and raided four targets inside Iran including an electric plant in Esfahan and oil facilities in Tanki Feni, Khoramabad, and a Dam area. No independent confirmation. The US Navy escorted Kuwaiti vessels through the Persian Gulf amid the raids.
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Probers seek clues in Burma plane crash
Investigators search for causes after a Burma Airways Friendship Fokker 2 turboprop crashed near Pagan killing 49 aboard including 14 Americans. The disaster, Burma's worst since 1978, followed a prior fatal crash within four months. Victims include travelers from San Francisco area and relatives of embassy staff.
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South Florida braces as Tropical Storm Floyd nears coast
Tropical storm Floyd lashed south Florida with thunderstorms as residents stocked up on bread and water. The system, with 60 mph winds near Cuba, moved north at 15 mph and was forecast to turn northeast. Tides 3 to 5 feet above normal were predicted, and forecasters warned of possible impacts along the coast.
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