West Nile virus hits Phoenix as epidemic center in Arizona
Phoenix faces a West Nile outbreak with Arizona the only state where the virus is epidemic. Health officials cite abandoned pools and irrigation canals as mosquito oases. About 290 of over 500 U S cases are in Arizona with 3 of 14 deaths.
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Maricopa
California
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Beating of bar owner spurs backlash against Tulsa homeless
In Tulsa a bar owner's fatal beating by a homeless man triggers a backlash with anti homeless sentiment. Vendors post wanted notices and shirts mock the homeless while police warn the vulnerable to avoid the area. Prosecutors cite self defense in the killing but families press for grand jury action.
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Deadtown
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Martin
Tim Harris
Illinois plans web network to import drugs from Europe
Governor Rod Blagojevich announced Illinois will create an Internet network within a month to help residents buy prescription drugs from Canada Ireland and the United Kingdom. He argues imports offer lower costs despite federal bans and FDA opposition and projects up to 1.9 billion in savings in the first year.
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