Bush vetoes embryonic stem cell bill at White House
President Bush vetoed a Democratic backed bill easing rules on federally funded embryonic stem cell research. He stated moral objections, saying America must respect human dignity. He issued an executive order to promote alternative stem cell research not involving embryo destruction. Senate leaders seek an override, but votes are not yet sufficient.
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United flights halted by systemwide computer outage
A United Airlines computer outage grounded all departures systemwide for two hours from 8 to 10 a.m. CDT. Flights resumed as IT systems came back online, with delays reported mainly at O'Hare. Passengers described long on-tarmac waits and uncertainty during the outage.
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Bluefield Dance Theatre to Perform in Chicory Square Lunch
Bluefield Dance Theatre members will perform high energy dances in Chicory Square during lunch this Friday at noon under director John R. Lamb. The program features junior and mini companies with award winning routines to songs like Over The Rainbow and Singing In the Rain, plus hip hop Do Your Chains Hang Low. Courtney Meade of Bluefield Va will attend as guest entertainer.
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Air pack shortage worsens stress for underground mines
West Virginia inspectors cited at least 16 more mines for failing to obtain enough emergency air packs. Only about 15 percent of U S underground mines meet federal Mine Safety and Health Administration requirements. Regulators ordered thousands more packs after the 2006 Sago Mine disaster, but backorders and handcrafted production slow delivery for mines like Alpha Natural Resources.
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Charleston Mourns Nine Firefighters Lost at Sofa Super Store
Charleston grieves as nine firefighters are killed inside a burning Sofa Super Store and warehouse in what authorities call the nation’s worst firefighting loss since 2001. Fire crews entered to rescue two trapped employees. one escaped, the other later saved a firefighter. The blaze began in an outdoor trash bin and rapidly engulfed the building. Arson not suspected. investigators probe the cause as roof collapse and flashover are considered possible factors.
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Dear Abby Advice for a Nurse’s Aide Turning to Self Promotion
Readers discuss practical paths for an older nurse’s aide to reenter the workforce. Suggestions include networking, visiting doctors offices, leveraging HR referrals, and checking with senior services programs. Programs like SCSEP offer 55 plus training and wages.
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