Crime Stoppers program widens reach across cities
A national study shows Crime Stoppers in 600 cities with more than half a billion dollars in narcotics and stolen property recovered since inception a decade ago. The model offers cash awards and anonymity for tips leading to solved crimes, with Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gary Hinzman noting many drug related tips.
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Gary Hinzman
Crime Stoppers Solves 92 Thousand Felonies Solved
National Institute of Justice study cites Crime Stoppers involvement in 600 cities with 92 000 felonies solved and 562 million dollars in stolen property and narcotics seized. Average value of goods seized per case is 6 000 dollars and rewards paid per felony arrest reach 73 dollars.
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National Institute of Justice
Senate pares down drug bill amid weekend session
The Senate advanced a 1.4 billion drug abuse measure, scaling back House provisions on border sealing and the death penalty while finishing a marathon day that also produced a landmark tax overhaul. A conference committee will reconcile differences before adjournment.
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Study finds no cancer risk from formaldehyde exposure
A federal government study sponsored by the EPA suggests 1.6 million workers exposed to formaldehyde do not face a higher cancer risk than the general population, countering claims of notable human risk despite animal studies showing carcinogenic effects. Dr Thomas L Vaughan notes any human risk would be small.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Thomas L. Vaughan
Christians rout pro-Syrians in bloody Beirut battle
In 24 hours of street fighting in east Beirut, Christian militia loyalists crushed an ousted pro-Syrian commander Elie Hobeika’s comeback. Police report 62 killed and 198 wounded as Geagea’s forces solidified control amid extensive damage and power outages across four districts.
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FDA fish smeller uses nose to judge decay
Tony LaTerza, a former government tea taster now with the FDA, smells fish from foreign trawlers to detect decomposition. He compares his work to a wine taster, able to identify decay stages and distinguish types of decomposition in various products.
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LaTerra
Today’s Chuckle about aging minds
A light quip notes aging by joking that the idea of doubt never crosses the mind, playfully redefining what it means to feel puzzled as years pass. The brief bit relies on a witty reversal of certainty to poke gentle fun at growing older.
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