West Nile virus found in three western states
West Nile virus has reached Texas Oklahoma and Nebraska marking its farthest west. Officials begin spraying standing water and creeks while residents take precautions as birds and mosquitoes test positive and tracking efforts expand in Tulsa and Lincoln.
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Hopkins
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Texas Department of Health
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Tulsa
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Israel halts talks as attacks derail Palestinian peace push
After two deadly Palestinian attacks in as many days, Israel postponed high level talks with the Palestinians and halted plans to ease West Bank restrictions. The Tel Aviv and West Bank violence killed 14, including two bombers from Balata near Nablus, as Prime Minister Sharon froze measures to ease restrictions. Foreign Minister Peres met Palestinian ministers but was barred from broader talks. Bush pledged continued peacemaking amid fresh violence.
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Jenin
Hebron
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Nablus
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Al-Nazir
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Ibrahim Najie
Adrian Andas
Romania
Woman who sparked Arizona wildfire won’t face charges
Valinda Elliott, 31, said to have been lost on the Fort Apache Reservation when she used a lighter to signal for help, igniting a bush fire that merged into a historic blaze. Prosecutors concluded insufficient evidence of criminal intent and noted necess ity as a possible defense. The fire destroyed hundreds of homes, burned nearly 469000 acres, and displaced about 30000 residents before containment.
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Valinda Elliott
Chariton
Elliott
Fort Apache Indian Reservation
Arizona
Eliott
Judge rules Moussaoui cannot plead guilty in Sept. 11 case
In Alexandria Virginia US District Judge Brinkema refuses to accept Moussaoui plea of guilty ordering a week to consider consequences in the death penalty case. Moussaoui acting as his own lawyer proclaims loyalty to al Qaida and Osama bin Laden while seeking to explain his role in the attacks. The judge warns him to stop speaking and warns of removal by marshals. An arraignment is set for next Thursday to allow a revised indictment.
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