Pentagon may halt deployment into Persian Gulf
The Pentagon weighs formally halting deployment of thousands more troops to the Persian Gulf as Saddam Hussein shifts forces. Current levels show about 26,000 U S service members in the region, including the USS George Washington and 16 other Navy ships, far above the 5,000 Army troops on the ground and 2,000 Marines afloat.
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Sun returns as Texans salvage belongings from flooded homes
Flooded Texans salvage what remains as the sun returns. National Guard units drive through waist deep waters to reach evacuees in Conroe and surrounding areas. Ten dead with more missing, and authorities warn of price gouging while 10,000 plus are displaced across 18 counties. Emergency centers operate as Houston recovers.
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CSPI rates seafood highly with caveats on frying
The Center for Science in the Public Interest gave seafood its highest marks yet in a Nutrition Action Healthletter study, noting broiled grilled or steamed options are healthiest. Fried seafood and fried combos carry artery risks, while flounder cod haddock shrimp scallops and crabs are among better choices from 32 restaurants in five cities.
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Vigil for slain father ends in tragedy with toddler's distress
In Watertown, two year old Andrea Scott kept vigil over her father Andrew Scott, a former drug dealer shot execution style. Day care workers found Andrea covered in blood as she tried to cover the body with a blanket. Family and center staff describe a devoted father and a child born addicted to cocaine who suffered withdrawal seizures.
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