Campaigns brace for tight close race in Iowa and beyond
The race remains toss up with Bush and Gore visiting Iowa as the contest tightens. Parties mobilize large get out the vote campaigns, while Nader faces pressure over potential vote dilution. Gore targets Missouri Michigan and Florida before Nashville while Bush pushes social security and the economy.
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Predictions split on Bush versus Gore in Heartland poll
As of 4 p.m. Bush traded at 77 cents a share signaling a 77 percent win probability from traders. University of Iowa Professor Arthur Miller called the race too close to call while noting turnout and Nader’s potential impact as decisive factors in the contest between Bush and Gore. Contact writer Jim Jacobson at (319) 339-3175 or jimj afyiowa.com.
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Iraq resumes civilian flights defying no fly zones
Iraqi News Agency reports Baghdad to Basra and Mosul flights in defiance of U S and British imposed no fly zones since 1991. Flights carried eight to Basra and fourteen to Mosul, with US officials noting zones remain and civilian service continues amid ongoing tension.
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Asteroid scare ends with reassurance of Earth miss in 2030
Scientists revised the 2000 SG344 trajectory after Catalina Sky Survey data showed an old image. The object will pass about 2.5 million miles from Earth in 2030, easing earlier alarms. The episode follows a protocol to consult experts for 72 hours before public alerts.
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FDA moves to remove PPA from cold and diet products
Warning reports that drugs lacking PPA will reach store shelves next week with pill versions later. Some Robitussin C F lines show non-PPA formula in yellow band boxes while others still sell PPA variants. Walgreen Co pulls all PPA products from 3,200 stores in 43 states. CVS removes PPA from 4,100 locations in 25 states and DC. Industry leaders have yet to reveal plans as FDA advisement nears. About 6 billion PPA doses are sold annually.
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