Trade with China sparks FDA import concerns
The FDA detained 107 Chinese food imports last month including dried apples with a cancer-causing chemical and frozen catfish with banned antibiotics. The article notes over 1,000 tainted shipments, ongoing reentry attempts, and calls from lawmakers to curb imports despite economic ties. It cites experts on how U.S. reliance on China complicates tighter rules, while noting exports to China exceed $5 billion annually amid a $232 billion bilateral deficit.
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Carter says Bush era is the worst in history
Former President Carter criticizes the Bush administration for pre-emptive war policy and Middle East diplomacy. He denounces environmental policies and faith-based funding as disturbing, calling international impact the worst in history. The remarks appear in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
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Bomb blast victims' kin clash with police in India
Relatives of those killed in a 17th century mosque bombing in Hyderabad protested police protection during prayers. Angry Muslims pelted officers with stones, injuring at least four. The blast hid a bomb under a bench in the mosque courtyard, killing 11 people.
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Promontory Fire Near Payson 60 Percent Contained
Arizona officials report the Promontory fire in two northern forests is 60 percent contained with full containment expected by Tuesday. About 700 firefighters fought the 6 square mile blaze started Sunday, believed human caused, as crews reinforced containment lines and patrolled for hot spots. They burned vegetation Friday to starve the fire of fuel.
Bald eagle egg missing at central Illinois zoo
One of two eggs laid by a bald eagle at Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington is missing. Authorities suspect a raccoon or a human as the culprit. The remaining egg could hatch around Memorial Day if fertilized.
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Venezuelans rally in support of Caracas TV station
Tens of thousands of protesters march in Caracas from four points to back Radio Caracas Televisión as President Chavez vows to remove the station from the air next week by not renewing its license, signaling a major public display against the government.
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