Home therapy endorsed for some seizures
FDA advisers recommended approving a rectally administered diazepam gel Diastat for home use to stop certain breakthrough epileptic seizures. The method targets rapid action to the bloodstream, with labeling to guide caregivers on seizure type and when to seek medical care. Parents praised potential relief from ER trips.
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Sit-in birthplace saved by Greensboro history relic
In a vacant Woolworth store on South Elm Street Greensboro the 1960 sit-in began when Franklin McCain and three NC A&T freshmen sat at the whites only counter. McCain recalls a transcendent moment of liberation while the national civil rights push spreads to 54 cities in two months and desegregation expands to 100 towns within a year.
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Clinton set for Asia trip with talks on trade and Taiwan ties
President Clinton leaves Washington for a Pacific Rim tour including Australia, the Philippines and Thailand. The trip centers on a Manila APEC meeting to push tariff cuts on IT goods by 2000 and promote WTO backing, with talks also planned with Jiang Zemin and other regional leaders.
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Inmate asks High Court to preserve his modesty
Albert Johnson, awaiting trial on car theft, sues claiming cross gender surveillance of unclothed inmates by female guards violates privacy. He cites daily viewings during shower, defecation, and urination at Cook County Jail. The case highlights a wider dispute over prisoners rights with judges split on privacy.
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Teamsters race exposes deep union rift in Carey Hoffa split
Washington AP reports the fight for control of the Teamsters between Ron Carey and James P. Hoffa is portrayed as democracy testing but appears a civil war. Each side brands the other crooks and liars while mob ties and dirty tricks are alleged. The contest, funded by 22 million dollars in federal money, underscores a split between Carey backers and the old guard aligned with Hoffa.
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