Tornadoes cut path through Farmersburg and Le Mars
Storms tore through northwest Iowa with a west to east funnel. A tornado damaged an outbuilding near Farmersburg and destroyed a mobile home two blocks east. In Le Mars 114 homes damaged four destroyed. Rain totals ranged 3 to 6 inches across towns including Estherville Sheldon Ocoyedan Pocahontas Spencer. No fatalities reported.
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Siouxland
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Pocahontas
Clintons Host Imperial Couple At White House Dinner
President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton welcomed Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at a white tie state dinner in the Rose Garden. The event featured more than 170 guests from government, business and entertainment as Akihito toasted the friendship between Japan and the United States.
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University of Illinois tightens rules to prevent stolen pets
University of Illinois officials consider stricter guidelines to ensure researchers do not receive stolen pets. Skorton says the process will be tightened. officials note no known use of stolen pets. USDA case against Toneys proceeding in Kansas City with a potential 200000 dollar fine and license revocation. Protect Our Pets advocates press for microchip scanning and ending greyhound use.
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Florida apologizes to transplant recipient teen
Benito Agrelo. a 15 year old with two liver transplants. was detained by police under a state order to hospitalize him after he stopped anti rejection drugs. A circuit judge dismissed the order. The department apologized and Benito was allowed to go home with a note for psychological counseling but no drug mandate.
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Benito Agrelo
State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Benito
Jim Towey
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