West Nile virus spreads westward across the United States
The West Nile virus has claimed at least 14 lives this year and infected 367 people, detected in all but seven lower states. Georgia reports two new deaths, while Louisiana leads in illness and fatalities. CDC experts warn outbreaks can occur anywhere with warmth and mosquitoes, as officials test animals and explore a drug trial with interferon.
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United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Georgia
Columbus
Food and Drug Administration
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Queens
South
Louisiana
Lyle Petersen
CDC
Montana
New Mexico
Thurman Reitz
Texas
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New York
Mike Mobley
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Army sends experts to Fort Bragg to probe killings links
The Army will study possible factors behind Fort Bragg killings and suicides, including behavioral health and deployment issues. A team of health specialists, epidemiologists, and CDC officials will assess data for patterns while denying a sole focus on Lariam. The probe follows multiple deaths since June 11 involving Special Forces and Delta Force members, with authorities examining duties in Afghanistan and related stressors.
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Army
Special Operations Command
18Th Airborne Corps
U.S
Afghanistan
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Ment
Rigoberto Nieves
William Wright
Bush protests in Portland surprise White House planners
White House press secretary Ari Fleischer said the president’s Portland visit faced unexpected protests. About 1,000 demonstrators surrounded the hotel, clashed with police, and pepper spray and rubber bullets were used as six people were arrested. Demonstrators cited environmental, war, Middle East, and corruption concerns.
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Gordon Smith
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Oregon
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George Bush
Beirut
National Lawyer’s Guild
Vera Katz
Mark Kroeker
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