Zika reaches the U S mainland with local Florida cases
Four Miami area residents are believed infected by local mosquito bites marking the first U S transmission. Officials note no mosquitoes tested positive yet, but travel and sexual transmission have been ruled out as sources. CDC warns against widespread outbreak, while Florida accelerates mosquito control and tourism officials reassure visitors.
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Baylor College of Medicine
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University of Florida
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Rabat Zoo Elephant Kills 7-Year-Old Girl
In Rabat, Morocco, a female elephant threw a stone at visitors, killing a 7-year-old girl. Zoo vets call the act abnormal and say the exhibit remains closed as staff seek to understand the unforeseen incident.
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West Virginia cuts workers' comp rates saving $36M
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced a 12th reduction in workers' compensation premiums in 12 years, lowering costs for employers by 36 million dollars. Since privatization in 2006, the program has saved more than 352 million dollars. The rate drop, filed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, becomes effective November 1.
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National Council On Compensation Insurance
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