Experimental drug shows potential cure for Duchenne in mice
A Nature online paper reports an experimental drug correcting a genetic defect to restore healthy muscle development in Duchenne muscular dystrophy mice. Human preliminary studies indicate safety and tolerance, with hints it could help cystic fibrosis patients as well, led by H Lee Sweeney of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
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New York Trooper Killed by Friendly Fire in Search
Officials say Trooper David Brinkerhoff died in a gun fight during a Catskill farmhouse search for an armed suspect. Brinkerhoff and another trooper were shot by the suspect Travis Trim amid about 70 police rounds fired, with Brinkerhoff dying from friendly fire.
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Bush Abe vow sanctions if North Korea fails to shut program
President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned North Korea of new sanctions if it does not close its nuclear program. They urged the North Korea leader to choose correctly and outlined a plan to intensify pressure if necessary. A separate report says a Russian military helicopter was shot down or damaged in Chechnya, killing at least 18 soldiers and possibly due to mechanical failure.
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Premier Wen vows crackdown on polluters and tax breaks
Premier Wen Jiabao urged a sweeping clampdown on major polluters in China. He targeted tax breaks and land and electricity discounts enjoyed by high polluting industries and pledged to phase out these benefits, signaling tighter environmental controls.
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FDA rejects Merck bid to market Arcoxia in U.S.
The FDA issued a non approval letter for Merck to market Arcoxia, a Cox-2 inhibitor and Vioxx successor. Merck had hoped to reenter the U S market despite safety concerns and past lawsuits tied to Vioxx.
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Tenet cites CIA warning of Iraq chaos before 2003 invasion
Former CIA director George Tenet says a CIA analysis in August 2002 warned the Bush White House of possible Iraq anarchy and territorial breakup if invasion proceeded. The memo, discussed at Camp David, outlined worst case fears including terrorism, instability in Arab states, and oil disruptions.
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