Stem cell breakthrough sparks cautious optimism and hurdles
Scientists unveil a method to fuse adult skin cells with embryonic stem cells to create hybrid cells that act like embryonic stem cells. Experts warn the approach is unready for prime time, with ethical, technical, and funding hurdles likely taking years to address.
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Fake wedding sting nets suspected smugglers
Federal agents staged an undercover operation across the United States and Canada to dismantle an international smuggling ring. Indictments cover 87 defendants on charges including counterfeit money, drugs, and cigarettes. Seizures totaled 4.4 million in counterfeit bills and 42 million in cigarettes, with other contraband also seized. Indictments were unsealed in Los Angeles and Newark as 59 people were arrested in 11 cities. Eight suspects were intercepted en route to the Jersey coast wedding ruse.
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Cubans From Boat Rescued After 31 Die At Sea
Three Cubans rescued at sea said they were aboard a 28 foot speed boat that sank with 31 others aboard. Coast Guard searched the Florida Straits after locating a capsized craft 16 miles from where the survivors were picked up. The trio were rescued Sunday by a merchant ship about 30 miles north of Matanzas and returned to a Cuban port.
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Maytag to be acquired by Whirlpool for 21 a share
Whirlpool to acquire Maytag for 21 per share with 977 million of Maytag debt assumed. Deal could close as early as Q1 2006 pending regulatory approval. Maytag shareholders vote before year end. Ripplewood alternative was abandoned.
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Whirlpool Maytag deal eyed amid Amana division impact
Whirlpool and Maytag discuss a potential combination that could benefit consumers and shareholders while acknowledging job cuts and plant closures. Amana Refrigerator division in Middle Amana remains Maytag’s only U.S. refrigerator source and design center. Maytag reports 2004 losses and 2003 profits, with sales down. Whirlpool posts 2004 earnings near prior year as net sales rise.
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Cedar Rapids, Lakeville district join study on obesity and activity
The National Institute on Media and the Family leads a Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids study to record height weight and track seven day activity with pedometers. Participating families receive monthly health tips while a control group does not. Sponsors include Cargill Medica and Fairview.
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Cedar Rapids high school librarian weighs literary merit over censoring
Becky Johnson at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School overseen the district media program says books should reflect real world while not censoring to offend. About 700 titles are on a wish list and popular teen series are avoided for literary value. Teens defend books for real world relevance and reassurance despite overdramatized plots.
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Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
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