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which finds that black patients with serious heart disease are less likely to undergo heart bypass surgery, than white patients with similar symptoms. The study says that fact may explain the higher death rate from heart disease among black patients.

Boston's marathon has been considered special for some time. But this centenary race is attracting a record number of runners. While there are about 38,000 official entrants, the pack may grow to over 50,000 -- four to five times the normal size.

allow a high-speed ferry line between Nyack and Manhattan with a 500-space parking garage for commuters. Opponents say the ferry and garage will ruin the small town nature of the community. Those in favor say the projects will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy

...heralded as a major advance in physics. The laser uses atoms in their rare wave state, which is achieved when atoms are chilled to almost absolute zero. This discovery may lead to major technological breakthroughs. One advancement may be a new way of measuring gravity, time, and distance.

against its competitors. UPS and Federal Express have complained about a series of ads comparing the Post Office's 2-day priority mail with their services. Yesterday, a panel of advertising officials ruled in favor of the Postal Service...saying the ads were not misleading.

four-month-long civil war is affecting life and politics in the capital city. Well before the conflict began, there was widespread hardship and opposition to President Mobutu, the long-time dictator. Criticism of the government is being expressed much more openly now than used to be the case.

of Mexico's top drug enforcement official for allegedly having ties to the country's number one drug trafficking organization. The dismissal of General Jesus Gutierrez Rebollo comes barely a week before the U.S. is expected to recertify Mexico as a reliable partner in fighting illegal narcotics.

that links the toxic chemical PCB with below average test scores. The study found that children whose mothers consumed large amounts of fish containing PCB, don't do as well on I.Q. and reading tests as kids with less exposure.

, John Haglin, a Harvard trained physicist. The party is running candidates for office in 48 states, and Haglin is on the ballot in 45. The Natural Law Party emphasizes education, preventive medicine, organic farming, and alternate forms of energy. It also is pro-growth and supports a flat tax and a balanced budget.

about the difficult week riders have had in the Tour de France... Though the sun was out yesterday, wind and rain and even snow have punished the riders. Almost 50 have dropped out of the race... Last year's champ, Spain's Miguel Indurain has struggled and is currently in eighth place.