Doctors grow new jaw bone in back muscle
A German man who had his lower jaw removed due to cancer ate a bratwurst for the first time in nine years after surgeons grew a new jaw bone in his back muscle and transplanted it into his mouth. The Lancet reports the process used a mesh cage growth chemical and the patient’s own bone marrow with stem cells.
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Lancet Medical Journal
Israel blocks Gaza roads after Palestinian rocket fire
Israeli forces cut main Gaza roads after militants fired rockets at Sderot near the Gaza fence. Helicopters fired missiles as a warning while tanks demolished houses in a refugee camp on the Egyptian border. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon plans a Gaza pullout next year.
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Delegates Open to Bush Veep Alternatives if Cheney Leaves
AP survey shows more than half of Republican National Convention delegates would consider a new running mate for Bush if Cheney exits. Colin Powell tops the list, with Giuliani, Rice, McCain, and Frist also named, while Bush firmly supports Cheney.
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Tainted flu vaccine disrupts shipments from Chiron
Chiron Corp finds tainted doses at its factory and will delay about 50 million shots. Health officials reassess the supply as the firm investigates the extent of the issue and safety of the vaccine before shipment. Chief Executive Howard Pien promises doses meeting high standards before distribution. Shipments now expected between 46 and 48 million by early October.
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Howard Pien
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Terrorism Most Likely Cause of Dual Jetliner Crashes
Russian officials and media weigh terrorism as the prime theory after two jetliners crashed near Moscow. Transport minister confirms emergency signal before disappearance. investigators consider bombs, hijackers, mechanical failure, bad fuel, and human error as possibilities.
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Vladimir Yakovlev
Itar-Tass
Igor Levitin
Sibir Airlines
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Sistani wins peace deal in Najaf ending major fighting
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani returns to Najaf and wins agreement from Muqtada al-Sadr and the government to end three weeks of clashes with US Iraqi forces. A 24 hour ceasefire followed as authorities plan troop withdrawal and avoid arrest of al-Sadr.
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al-Sistani
London
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U.S
al-Sadr
Qassim Dawoud
Ayad Allawi
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Ali Husseini al-Sistani
Tupelo Elvis festival loses money threatens future
Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association reports a 2004 festival loss of 5465 with prior year 2642. Tupelo CVB trims seed money from 100000 to 50000 as organizers vow to break even and regain support. Festival chairman and executive director urge action to salvage the event.
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State auction offers surplus items from California government
California officials list hundreds of surplus items from state agencies in a 100,000 square foot warehouse sale. Items include office furniture, espresso machines, computers, restaurant equipment, jewelry, and even a 1995 Ford Mustang seized by police. The sale aims to cut warehouse costs and improve efficiency. In a separate incident, Zachary Hayden robbed a Wells Fargo in South Ogden after test driving a car from a local dealer, fleeing in the vehicle before being stopped hours later near Ely, Nevada. The getaway car still bore a $1,895 window sticker.
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