Leader of Greek Orthodox church tours the United States
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew begins a monthlong U S pastoral tour to heal ethnic divides within Orthodox America. He praises religious freedom, meets Mary French on arrival at Andrews Base, and planning events include a Washington service and a meeting with President Clinton.
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Washington, D.C
Health HMO study links prenatal care and complications
A Washington state analysis of 8000 births from 1992 and 1993 finds women in HMOs had 40 percent better prenatal care but 30 percent more babies over 5.5 pounds. HMO patients without obstetric risk factors faced 40 percent more labor and delivery complications, possibly due to thorough hospital record keeping. OCTOBER 20, 1897.
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Washington State
Breast cancer self-check video pulled by California county station
Contra Costa County CCTV pulled a seven minute breast cancer self-exam video after it showed naked breasts. CCTV executive director Patricia Burke said the clip was not appropriate for family viewing. The county, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, offered to place PSA announcements or make the video available for home use.
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Contra Costa County
Calif
CCTV
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County Health Department
Ancient Nevada comet strike linked to mass extinction
Geologist Charles Sandberg of the US Geological Survey says a two thirds mile wide comet struck Nevada about 370 million years ago, blasting a 120 mile crater under an ancient ocean and generating 1000 foot waves. Other crater evidence abroad supports multiple comet impacts leading to a mass extinction about 3 million years later.
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Auction of Ali items sparks $1.3 million sale
Los Angeles collector Ronnie Paloger sold about 3000 Muhammad Ali items in a Christie’s auction earning roughly $1.3 million with a 15 percent commission. A bidder paid $140,000 for the 1974 robe from the Foreman fight in Zaire. Ali has said a small number of items once belonged to him.
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Christie's Auction House
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Surprise Men Women Differ About Boosting Sex Equality
NBC News poll shows a sharp split on whether society advances sexual equality. About 65 percent of women and 43 percent of men say efforts have not gone far enough. Most adults see marriage rules more equal, while workplace views split 52 percent each side.
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College Board adds writing section to boost girls scores
The College Board introduced a writing skills section in the PSAT to address long standing complaints that girls lagged on math. Nearly two million teenagers took the test to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. Officials say the new section aims to level the field by prompting girls to outperform boys.
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