Utah man arrested in ricin letter investigation connection
William Clyde Allen III was taken into custody in Logan Utah on a probable cause warrant as a suspect in letters sent to Pentagon officials and President Trump that initially raised fears of ricin contamination. Authorities say tests found castor seeds and no wider public threat exists.
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Congress approves 1.7 billion for Carolinas flood recovery
The Senate approved 1.14 billion for North Carolina and 540 million for South Carolina, funding long term Hurricane Florence recovery. The House already passed the bill and it goes to President Trump. Officials warn more federal aid will be needed as rebuilding continues.
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Death by selfie a global public health concern
A study by All India Institute of Medical Sciences reports 259 selfie related deaths from Oct 2011 to Nov 2017. Drowning is the top cause, followed by transport incidents and steep falls. other causes include animals firearms and electrocution. The lead author Agam Bansal notes the problem is rising worldwide with India having the most cases.
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Pompeo optimistic on North Korea talks ahead of Pyongyang visit
Secretary of State Pompeo said he is optimistic about progress toward a second Trump Kim summit and North Korea denuclearization during his weekend trip to Pyongyang. He noted Kim pledged to work toward denuclearization but Pyongyang seeks sanctions relief and a war-end declaration.
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Senators press probe of FEMA Puerto Rico contracts
Two senators demand an investigation into FEMA contracting after Hurricane Maria. They cite La Casa del Camionero receiving over 40 million despite no prior FEMA work, urging Inspector General review of vetting and contractor experience. Congress and GAO to inspect pre storm pre positioning and related missteps.
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Two Americans share 2018 Nobel prize in Chemistry
Frances Arnold George Smith and Gregory Winter shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for evolving novel proteins used in detergents and cancer drugs. The award highlights Humira the top selling prescription medicine by AbbVie.
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