Thomas asserts Hill was an overreactive employee used by foes
In his autobiography My Grandfather's Son Justice Clarence Thomas claims Anita Hill was mediocre at work and that her allegations were driven by political opponents aiming to derail his 1991 Supreme Court nomination. He recalls the televised hearings as a high tech lynching and defends his conduct at Yale and in federal agencies.
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Bush proposes fund to curb global warming amid mixed reception
President Bush called for a new fund to finance clean energy in poor countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. European envoys and critics argued for universal cuts under the Kyoto framework, while Japan proposed a slower, nonbinding target and the Kyoto treaty faced Bush’s rejection.
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Bear Rescued from California Bridge After Narrow Plunge
A 250 pound bear stranded under Rainbow Bridge near Lake Tahoe was saved by rescuers using a tranquilizer dart and a nylon net. Volunteers and an animal control officer lowered the groggy bear into the ravine floor amid cheering onlookers before releasing it back into the wilderness.
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Edwards trails Limbaugh clash over phony soldiers remark
In New Hampshire John Edwards denounces Rush Limbaugh for calling antiwar veterans phony soldiers while Limbaugh insists he targeted one soldier convicted of lying about service Edwards and Chris Dodd campaign aides demand Republicans repudiate the comments amid a broader antiwar debate in the battleground state.
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Health officials warn of rising lake amoeba deaths this decade
Six young men have died this year from Naegleria fowleri infections, with three cases in Florida two in Texas and one in Arizona. CDC official Michael Beach warns rising water temperatures could increase future cases as the amoeba thrives in hot waters. Aaron Evans of Arizona died after likely contracting it while swimming in Lake Havasu, a man made lake on the Colorado River.
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FDA urges dropping consult your physician on cold medicines
FDA safety officials say decongestants for children under 2 and antihistamines for under 6 should not be used. The advisory is part of a larger FDA review of 800 medicines for kids’ colds and coughs, with an FDA advisers meeting set for October 18-19 following a Baltimore officials petition.
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