CBS glosses Pulau Tiga as wild island for Survivor
The CBS produced Survivor on Pulau Tiga in Malaysia drew mixed reality claims. The island’s resort and jungle setup contrasted with initial web claims of untouched wilderness. Local officials note easy access and ongoing cleanup before filming. Mark Burnett said the spirit of the description remains true.
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Ex-boyfriend charged with murder after four pushed onto tracks
SINKING SPRING PA AP Police say Carlos Angel Diaz Santiago 22 enraged after breakup chased Candace Wertz 20 in a car at high speed then pushed Wertz’s car onto railroad tracks as a Norfolk Southern freight approached killing Wertz her 2-year-old son John Michael Cortez Cynthia Jacques 22 and her daughter Allissa 2 Four counts each of homicide and aggravated assault filed against him. he was arrested at a house Friday.
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Countdown Begins for Shuttle Flight to Space Station
The space shuttle Atlantis is set to launch from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station after trouble and a sprained ankle sidelined earlier plans. The mission brings replacement parts and batteries to a station about 1% years old, which is losing altitude due to solar activity. docked, Atlantis will raise the station up to 19 miles.
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UI doctor cautions on Plavix rare TTP cases
Dr John Corton of UI Hospitals Iowa City says Plavix remains relatively safe for most patients despite a New England Journal of Medicine report linking it to thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in 11 cases. He notes the risk is very rare and must be weighed against benefits, with most problems occurring within two weeks of use. The study, to be published June 15, was posted early on NEJM.org.
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Police tie suspect to nine killings by DNA and evidence
Spokane investigators say DNA and physical evidence definitively link Robert Lee Yates Jr. to nine slayings of women. The 47 year old father of five already faces first degree murder charges in one case and further charges are expected after additional DNA tests and available reports. Authorities had earlier said he was linked to at least a dozen slayings but did not specify which cases or confirm the numbers.
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Clinton offers gun compromise to revive talks
President Clinton proposed a 90 day retention of background check records rather than 180 days in a gesture of good faith to break the logjam with Congress over gun safety legislation. NRA criticized the plan as unacceptable while lawmakers remain divided on timelines and enforcement.
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