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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 2008
Page
5
Rep. Vito Fossella announced he will retire at the end of his term after a drunken driving arrest and admitting he fathered a child outside marriage. He cited personal mistakes and will leave office January 3 next year. Fossella is the 26th Republican to retire rather than seek re election this year.
A mouse study finds nanoscale nanotubes can trigger mesothelioma-like cellular damage similar to asbestos. Experts urge urgent follow up tests and guidance for nano factory workers and caution labeling for consumers and recyclers handling discarded nano materials. The research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, notes longer fibers pose the toxicity and calls for further inhalation studies.
About 20 investigators and scientists return to the desert ranch where Charles Manson hid after 1969 killings to probe for undiscovered graves. Initial tests in February indicated possible graves. the expedition may last through Thursday using radar magnetometers and chemical detectors.
In Germiston South Africa aid groups struggle to feed and shelter thousands of immigrants driven from homes by xenophobic violence. Authorities report ongoing fighting and unconfirmed new deaths though the official toll stands at 22 as mobs of locals target Zimbabweans Malawians Mozambicans and others seeking work in the region.
Clint Eastwood said he will not reprise Dirty Harry at Cannes. Angelina Jolie jokingly expressed interest saying she would play it. Eastwood attended the Cannes premiere of Changeling while Jolie toured for Ling and Kung Fu Panda.
Alaska wildlife officials report 124 wolves killed by pilot gunner teams this season. The target was 455 to 670 wolves. officials say the program aims to protect moose and caribou and continues as conditions allow. The exact moose or caribou salvaged remains hard to quantify.
George Takei announces plans to marry Brad Altman, his business manager, as California legalizes same sex marriage. Takei, 71, notes they have lived together for more than 21 years and celebrate full citizenship through marriage. He says they are planning wedding details.
The House approved a non-binding resolution designating May 13, 2008 as Frank Sinatra Day by a 402 to 3 vote. Rep. Jose Serrano shared how Sinatra influenced his early language learning after World War II, highlighting Sinatra’s impact on English as a romantic language.
Photographer Jay Kaycappa who received 140 hours of community service for allegedly grabbing Heather Mills was granted an appeal in Lewes England after Mills did not attend the hearing. A doctor’s note cited Mills stress as the reason for her absence.
A list of celebrity birthdays includes actress Jeanne Bates age 90 and singer Ron Isley age 67, with other honorees such as actor Richard Hatch 63, keyboardist Bill Champlin 61, actress Carol Potter, singer Leo Sayer, comedian Al Franken, drummer Stan Lynch, actor Judge Reinhold, and actress Lisa Edelstein among others. The compilation also mentions Fairuza Balk, rapper Havoc, and Ashlie Brillault, plus Sarah Ramos, highlighting a broad range of film, TV, music, and stage figures.
Dr. Jesse E. Edwards a 96 year old Minneapolis cardiologist who built a vast collection of hearts for heart disease study died Sunday of heart failure. Huntington Hartford a 97 year old San Juan Puerto Rico heir who squandered nearly 100 million in fruitless ventures died Monday of natural causes.
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