Ice jam floods Rock River towns in Illinois
The Rock River backed up by a seven mile ice jam left Cleveland Barstow and Osborn partially flooded as about 200 residents evacuated or fled. Gov. George Ryan surveyed the damage after a helicopter offer to two holdouts, while others refused to leave despite rising water and cold weather.
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Ice jam floods three Illinois towns forcing evacuations
A seven mile ice jam on the Rock River submerged parts of Barstow Cleveland and Osborn in northwestern Illinois. About 200 residents fled homes some rescued by boat others airlifted by the Coast Guard as river level rose over three feet. Army Corps of Engineers warned residents weeks earlier and warned of continued risk with cold weather.
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Mardi Gras violence hits Seattle Philadelphia and Fresno
Violent scenes erupted across Seattle Philadelphia and Fresno during Mardi Gras celebrations with bottles thrown windows smashed and looting. About 80 arrests in Philadelphia 70 injuries in Seattle including two critical. In Fresno one stabbed as crowds stormed the Tower District amid chaos. New Orleans ended its parade season with 512 arrests.
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Deadly Microbe Hybrid for Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy
University of Pennsylvania researchers create a hybrid virus from Ebola and HIV to test a gene delivery approach for cystic fibrosis. They remove the viruses' deadly components and aim to attach to lung cells while persisting in the body, though human testing is not yet planned. Some scientists deem the method safe, others remain uncertain.
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