Thousands march for gun control in Washington
Thousands gathered from across the country marching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument to push for gun safety reforms. Organizers cited names of gun violence victims including Newtown first graders, with heads of the event calling for universal background checks and bans on military style weapons.
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FDA faces criticism over chemicals like BVO in US foods
U S health critics and activists press the FDA as Gatorade fans led by 15 year old Sarah Kavanagh demand removal of brominated vegetable oil. The petition to Change.org has grown beyond 200000 supporters while the agency defends interim use since 1970 citing resource limits and small-dose safety.
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Today in History highlights notable events
January 27 marks Mozart's birth in 1756, Edison patents the electric lamp in 1880, the first all American air raid on Wilhelmshaven in 1943, the end of the Siege of Leningrad in 1944, and Nevada's Frenchman Flat atomic test in 1951.
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Correction notice on a misidentified photo in the sports section
The Gazette corrects an editor error naming Reid Snitker as Cedar Rapids Washington player No 14 in a recent photo. Readers may submit accuracy feedback by phone at (319) 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 and a clarification will run.
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Gazette publication details and subscription rates
The Gazette published daily from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa lists pricing for carrier and motor route delivery, in state and out of state options, along with post office and contact details for subscription service and general information. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Lottery results reported for Saturday drawings
The Iowa and Illinois lotteries list results for Powerball, Cash 4 and Hot Lotto draws, plus Pick 3 and Pick 4 Midday and Evening. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto and Lotto numbers are shown, with the 6 of 48 jackpot estimated at $4.6 million. Jackpot in Powerball stands at 130 million.
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River Levels in Eastern Iowa Stay Steady at Coralville Pool
River gauges in eastern Iowa show Coralville Pool at 683.66 feet above sea level with stable readings. Officials report no current flooding risk as levels hold steady across monitored tributaries.
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Brominated vegetable oil and azodicarbonamide concerns
The Chicago Tribune reports on brominated vegetable oil used as a stabilizer in citrus drinks and azodicarbonamide in bread and buns. It notes EU India Japan bans, FDA interim use limits, and studies linking BVO to health issues while azodicarbonamide exposure relates to respiratory effects and potential carcinogenic byproducts in bread.
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