Ledger Death Highlights Drug Combination Dangers
The report notes the lethal mix of painkillers and sedatives linked to Heath Ledger’s death and compares it to Anna Nicole Smith. Experts discuss doctor shopping, pharmacy checks, and the challenges of tracking multiple prescriptions amid rising combined reporting debates in Iowa.
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Mark Williams
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Mike Gronstal
Council Bluffs
Kevin McCarthy
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James. Lynch
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Voter Registration Surges Ahead Before Key Caucuses
Registered Democrats edge past Republicans in Nevada while Florida sees a 5.6 percent rise in Democratic registrations. Missouri's turnout jumps to about 1.4 million as Democrats win 58 percent of votes, reflecting a changed political landscape ahead of primaries.
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George Bush
Michael McDonald
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Brookings Institute
Students prepare for Beijing Olympics volunteer program
Twenty four UI and University of Iowa students will travel to Beijing in June for a two to three month volunteer stint with the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games. They will stay at Tsinghua University during the Summer Games from August 8 to 24 and the Paralympics September 6 to 17.
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Tsinghua University
Cedar Rapids
Nathan Cooper
Glenville
Minn
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Marcus Schulz
Yorkville, Sr
Presidents Day display showcases hair of first 12 presidents
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia displays a 19th century hair album with locks from the first 12 U.S. presidents from George Washington to Zachary Taylor. Curator Robert Peck notes the exhibit, opened to Washington’s locks, offers a human glimpse into past leaders.
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John Adams
Zachary Taylor
Academy
Robert Peck
James Monroe
Forest fire near Conway evacuates 60 homes
A wind whipped forest fire near Conway South Carolina forced the evacuation of about 60 homes and threatened several more as flames spread over roughly 250 acres. Dozens of coastal fire departments responded and parts of a highway north of Conway were closed for safety. Residents gathered at a nearby church while an eastern South Carolina fire warning remained in effect.
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S.C
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Horry County
Todd
Cartner
Myrtle Beach
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