Bush urges quick action on 15 billion AIDS plan in Caribbean Africa
President Bush urged Congress to swiftly approve a 15 billion AIDS initiative for the Caribbean and Africa. Lawmakers debate abortion abstinence language as broad support coexists with partisan disputes. Separately, the NRC issued tougher security rules for nuclear plants requiring enhanced private guard training and longer guard shifts to deter sabotage.
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Supreme Court allows detaining immigrants awaiting deportation
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the government may jail noncitizens who have served their sentences to prevent flight or new crimes while awaiting deportation hearings. The decision covers those already sentenced and could impact tens of thousands currently out on bail.
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Tanker Crash Ignores Turn Sparks Fatal Fireball in Rochester
A gasoline tank truck overturned after failing a turn at a Rochester intersection early Tuesday. It spilled hundreds of gallons of fuel and ignited a fireball that destroyed one home, killed one person, and injured 11 others. The 22-wheeler could carry up to 12,500 gallons.
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Health group lifts travel warning for Canadian city
The World Health Organization lifted its nonessential travel warning for Toronto as SARS cases in Asia continue. Deaths in Hong Kong, China, and Singapore raise the global toll to 355 with over 5,300 infections in more than 20 countries. Canadian officials pledge enhanced screening for travelers leaving the country.
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Male beliefs tied to shorter lives among minority men
NBA star Alonzo Mourning cites the Superman mindset as a factor in poorer health for men of color. The May issue of the American Journal of Public Health highlights higher uninsured rates among black and Hispanic men and broader cultural barriers to care.
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Texas hero upbeat despite arrest after rescue
Kris Leija 22, praised as a hero after rescuing four children from a burning Abilene apartment says he felt like a hero in his heart. He was jailed on a probation violation after authorities saw his TV interview about the blaze. He entered the apartment despite smoke and heat to reach the victims.
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