President Bush apologizes for Muslim intern ejection from White House
President Bush expressed via press secretary Ari Fleischer that he is very upset by the incident in which a Muslim congressional intern Abdul lah Al-Arian was ordered out of the White House. The Secret Service admitted a misstep and offered reentry, which the group declined.
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Nicotine Aids Blood Vessel Growth But Warns Of Risks
Researchers report non smoked nicotine stimulates angiogenesis in mice and cell cultures, raising questions about nicotine patches for long term use. Experts urge quitting smoking, noting patches are beneficial short term. Findings published in Nature Medicine and discussed by Dr. Cooke and colleagues highlight benefits for circulation but potential tumor and plaque growth concerns.
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Sammy Gravano pleads guilty to state Ecstasy ring charges
Salvatore Gravano known as Sammy the Bull pleaded guilty in Phoenix to state charges that he masterminded an Ecstasy ring operating in New York and Arizona, distributing up to 30,000 pills weekly. He already faces federal sentencing and could receive 15 to 20 years if sentences run concurrently. Gravano admitted killing 19 people but earned leniency for testifying against John Gotti and others. He moved to Phoenix in 1995 under witness protection after five years in prison.
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