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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2005
Page
3
Authorities found two bodies at the Chicago home of federal judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow. The judge was unharmed as police and FBI investigated with agents assisting, but no details were released.
In Vienna the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohammed ElBaradei urged Tehran to disclose key nuclear information, saying a confidence deficit remains from past cover-ups. The Bush administration weighed a strategy shift toward offering economic incentives to drop enrichment.
A major storm moved up the East Coast forcing highway crews to spread salt while many districts canceled classes turning Monday into an unplanned holiday. Watches extended to Maine with blowing snow and road conditions reported as far south as North Carolina Kentucky and New Jersey.
Boston reported that Biotech firms behind Tysabri voluntarily suspended sales after one patient died and another developed a dangerous central nervous system disease. Distribution and marketing are halted. doctors are advised to stop prescribing and trials paused.
Terri Schiavo's parents ask a judge to permit divorcing her husband citing adultery and poor care, part of 15 motions filed as they race to keep their daughter alive before the feeding tube is removed.
Washington charges telecom entrepreneur Walter Anderson with evading $200 million in federal and local taxes, allegedly using offshore firms and accounts to hide income and claim Florida residency to dodge Washington DC taxes.
In Jerusalem senior officials say Israel could keep buildings in Jewish settlements after withdrawing from Gaza rather than demolishing them. Giora Eiland argues demolition would delay troops and raise withdrawal costs due to longer exposure to militant attacks.
Governors at the White House meeting urged caution over a proposed 40 billion dollar Medicaid cut for the poor. Some praised flexibility to experiment while others pressed for reform beyond a fixed budget target. Bush pledged cooperation with states to restrain costs and reform the system, while continuing efforts to curb federal aid and address transfer practices that inflate prices.
In Santa Maria opening statements, prosecutors and defense clash over Neverland Ranch. District Attorney Tom Sneddon portrays the estate as a devilish lair used to recruit victims, while defense attorney Thomas Mesereau says Jackson created Neverland for children to come and be free. The 46 year old Jackson sat passively as the allegations were outlined and a now 15 year old accuser prepared to testify.
Steve Fossett began a 66 hour solo global circumnavigation from Salina Municipal Airport. He took off Monday at 6 45 p m in the Global Flyer as hundreds watched despite bitter cold winds. He aims to return to Salina Thursday morning.
U S officials say Osama bin Laden contacted Abu Musab al Zarqawi in the past two months to enlist him in attacks on the homeland. Homeland Security issued a classified bulletin describing the intelligence as credible but not specific. No change in terror alert level was announced.
Washington AP reports diners struggle with trans fat bans as many fast foods still fry in hydrogenated oils. Harvard nutritionist Dr. Walter Willett notes restaurants have options, urging industry to prioritize health. Government guidance began in January to reduce trans fat intake due to heart risk and cholesterol effects.
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