Man admits guilt in Cedar Rapids murder on hiking trail
Christopher Murray, 33, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the June killing of Mary McBride on a northeast Cedar Rapids hiking trail. In jail interview he said he chose to plead to avoid trial, accepting responsibility and sparing taxpayers, while noting his belief that justice requires answers for McBride and her family.
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Debate over EMT coverage in Cedar Rapids area
Cedar Rapids explores how to allocate emergency medical services between city firefighters and Area Ambulance Service after Mayor Kay Halloran questioned duplicative coverage. Citizens seek cost efficiency while officials weigh resource use and service quality amid nationwide discussions.
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Breakthrough in stem cells from skin cells
US and Japan researchers report converting ordinary skin cells into cells equivalent to embryonic stem cells. The technique rivals cloning methods, promising disease therapies without embryo destruction. The breakthrough defuses a major medical and ethical debate, met with praise from scientists ethicists and religious groups.
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Stem Cell Breakthrough Recreates Embryo-like Cells
Researchers convert human skin cells into embryo-like stem cells without using eggs or destroying embryos, reproducing a milestone previously achieved in mice. The method offers a new path in stem cell research and potential medical applications.
Fog snarls Cedar Rapids air travel during holiday
Fog at The Eastern Iowa Airport disrupts travel with buses sending travelers to Chicago and Moline. Incoming Dallas Fort Worth flights divert to Moline and Peoria while a Cincinnati arrival redirects. Outbound flights to St Louis Dallas Fort Worth Chicago and Denver face delays or cancellations.
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Fog Causes Delays at Eastern Iowa Airport before Thanksgiving
Airport spokeswoman Pam Hinman said fog delayed flights for a second day and warned that snow could worsen travel just ahead of the holiday. She noted the period is typically the busiest day before Thanksgiving and urged travelers to check the airport website for updates.
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