DKS: World View for September 22, 1997

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September 22, 1997

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Pollution-free electric cars a possibility
Researchers claimed a breakthrough Tuesday they said could lead to virtually pollution-free electric cars that drivers could refuel at the corner gas station. No need anymore for big, range-limiting batteries

Condoms recalled after discovery of possible breakage
Ansell Personal Products recalled batches of three brands of its condoms Tuesday after discovering that some may break.

'Candle In The Wind '97' declared world's best-seller
LONDON (AP) - Just 37 days after its release, "Candle In The Wind '97" - Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana - has been declared the world's biggest-selling single recording.

Conterfeit CDs seized in Germany
State police in northern Germany seized more than 30,000 compact discs with right-wing extremist content, as well as 260,000 counterfeit music CDs, during searches Tuesday.

Puerto-Rican becomes high school grad at 102
A hundred years ago, Ana Molina Osorio hid in a sugar shack as U.S. soldiers stormed her Puerto Rican homeland. This week, she graduated from high school.

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