Poison cyanide found in Excedrin prompts nationwide recall
FDA Commissioner Frank Young urged immediate stop use of Extra-Strength Excedrin after cyanide was found in a bottle linked to a Seattle bank manager who died from poisoning. Bristol-Myers ordered a recall and urged retailers to remove all stock, with a broader destruction planned as tests continued.
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Asian tiger mosquitoes enter United States officials warn
Health officials warn that Aedes albopictus known as the Asian tiger mosquito has arrived in the United States, first detected near Houston and now in three other states. Experts fear its efficient disease transmission and widespread climate tolerance could raise dengue and encephalitis risks, though no US cases have been linked yet.
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Grand Canyon crash kills 25 sightseers
A collision between a sightseeing helicopter and a twin engine plane near the Grand Canyon killed all 25 aboard. The De Havilland Twin Otter carried 11 Dutch, 2 Swiss, 1 South African and 6 Americans including pilots. five aboard the helicopter were fatalities. Investigators note wreckage, rough terrain, and possible rotor contact. Local authorities planned body removal pending better weather and investigations.
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House passes South Africa trade embargo measure
The House approved a sweeping embargo plan requiring complete divestment by American companies and severing economic ties with South Africa within 180 days if enacted. It would bar most trade, permit limited essential imports, and prompt a White House confrontation over enforcement.
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Iowa lawmakers to monitor lottery profits spending plan
Iowa Legislative Council orders tracking of Community Economic Betterment Account funds after IBP grant. House Speaker Avenson says oversight follows development commission use of 738000 for IBP plant expansion in Council Bluffs creating 230 jobs and prompts concern over directing profits to wealthy firms. Legislative Service Bureau to oversee allocations.
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Today's Chuckle Warns Teens About Emotions and Roadside Parking
A lighthearted caption notes that teens misunderstand suppressing emotions as permission to stop by the roadside. The quip reflects a playful caution about emotional restraint in public behavior.
Trade deficit dims hopes for economy
The economy grew 2.9 percent in the first quarter, down from a prior 3.7 percent estimate. Analysts blame the persistent trade deficit for slower GNP growth and rising unemployment, with officials scaling back expectations for the year as foreign trade weakness persists.
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