Arafat Seeks U S Backing Amid Heartland Visit
Yasser Arafat drew sympathy from former presidents Carter and Bush during his first central US visit. Carter urged Netanyahu to negotiate with Arafat while Bush cautioned on east Jerusalem settlements. Arafat spoke at Rice University and met the Bushes, amid talks on peace process tensions.
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House OKs displays of Bible rules in public places
The House approved a non binding resolution 295 to 125 urging public display of the Ten Commandments in government offices and courthouses. Supporters call it a Judeo Christian stance while critics warn it singles out religions. The vote included 4 1 from Iowa with Democrat Leonard Boswell opposing. Rep Robert Scott argued courts should not endorse religion.
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Ohio River Floods Rise Across Kentucky and Nearby States
The Ohio River swelled to 37.8 feet in Louisville with 14 feet above flood stage and threatened towns downstream. Shelters in West Point housed evacuees while officials warned of a slow fall despite more rain. Floods and tornadoes across Kentucky Ohio Tennessee and West Virginia killed 55 people and prompted widespread evacuations.
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Brain cell transplant makes chicken mimic quail behavior
An experiment by Evan Balaban at the Neurosciences Institute shows quail brain cells grafted into chicken embryos altered the chicken's singing patterns and head bobbing. The study published in PNAS notes specific brain regions control sound and movement, while noting ethical limits and challenges of applying similar work to mammals.
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Free trial size dog and cat food at Earl May centers
While supplies last customers can pick up a free one pound bag as a trial of Earl May Dog and Cat Food at their nearest Earl May Nursery & Garden Center.
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