Iron deficiency tied to lower math scores in teens
AP briefs report a link between mild iron deficiency and below average scores on standardized math tests, with teenage girls disproportionately affected compared to boys. The finding may help explain gender gaps in math performance.
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McVeigh Request to Delay Execution Faces Federal Opposition
Prosecutor Sean Connolly argues Timothy McVeigh cannot claim innocence and that delaying the June 11 execution would serve a wrongful post-conviction push. McVeigh and lawyer Nathan Chambers declined comment as a hearing looms before U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch.
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Candlelight vigil marks Tiananmen crackdown in Hong Kong
Hong Kong observers estimate 20 000 to 40 000 people gathered at Victoria Park for a candlelight vigil recalling Beijing's 1989 military crackdown. Chief Executive Tung Chee hung praised Chinese leaders as enlightened while World Newspaper Association leaders defended civil liberties and called for continued free expression under one country two systems.
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Democrats plan new Senate agenda after taking control
Democrats prepare to push a patient rights bill and energy focus as they assume Senate control Wednesday. Investigations into gasoline price spikes and hearings on electricity rates and the FBI are planned, with proposals on minimum wage and Medicare drug coverage.
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Bush touts Everglades restoration during Florida visit
President Bush praised the Everglades while visiting Everglades National Park Florida. He pledged to support the 40 year restoration plan with a 2002 budget of 219 million. Bush cited endangered species and coexisting crocodiles and alligators as a model for Congress amid party shifts.
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Public support drops for Bush on energy plan
A ABC News and The Washington Post poll shows disapproval of President Bush’s energy handling rising to 58 percent from 43 percent since mid April while support remains near forty percent. Officials cite production and conservation efforts amid calls for bipartisan compromise.
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