Coats With Dog Fur Labeled Fake Hit Major Retailers
An animal group says 24 of 25 coats tested were mislabeled as faux fur, with trims from domestic dogs or other animals found on items from Nordstrom, Tommy Hilfiger, and Andrew Marc. Some outlets pulled coats, offered refunds, and vowed to change sourcing.
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Sinkhole in Guatemala City Claims Two Teen Siblings
A 330 foot sinkhole in a Guatemala City neighborhood swallowed about a dozen homes forcing evacuation of nearly 1000 residents. Two teens Irma and David Loyos died. their father Domingo was missing. Officials cite recent rains and a ruptured sewage main as causes.
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Panel finds 2002 adult stem cell study flawed
A University of Minnesota panel reports the 2002 study by Catherine Verfaillie on mouse bone marrow stem cells was significantly flawed and its interpretations may be incorrect. The panel did not determine whether the flaws negate the conclusions about tissue development.
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U S detains Iraqi ally's son prompts apology
In Iraq, Ammar al Hakim son of Abdul Aziz al Hakim was detained for about seven hours as his passport neared expiry and officials argued over identification. The incident drew Shiite ire and a formal apology from U S Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad while three U S soldiers were killed in Anbar.
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White House warns Democrats on Iraq war mandate
The White House said Democrats should not seek to revoke Congress 2002 war authorization and warned that pulling out U.S. troops would cause chaos. Spokesman Tony Fratto said the existing mandate remains operative while Democratic approaches to modify or narrow the authority remain unsettled.
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