Hydergine fails in Alzheimer's study finds it worsens outcomes
An 80 patient University of Colorado trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine shows Hydergine, the FDA approved Alzheimer's drug, may worsen cognitive function compared with placebo. Researchers noted possible toxic effects and provided no clear reason for the negative result.
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Six Kentucky lawmen charged in drug conspiracy extortion
Federal agents arrested six Kentucky lawmen including four county sheriffs in Wolfe Lee Owsley and Breathitt counties on extortion and drug conspiracy charges after an indictment was unsealed yesterday in Lexington Kentucky.
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Bush's uncle dies before he can visit in Maine
President Bush paid an early morning hospital visit in Biddeford Maine to find his uncle Dr John Walker had just died. Walker was the brother of Bush's 89 year old mother Dorothy Walker Bush. Details on age hometown or cause of death were not available. Bush left his Walker's Point home in Kennebunkport on short notice to make the 10 mile trip.
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Tanker strikes barge injuring many near Venice Louisiana
A tanker hit and sank an Army Corps of Engineers living quarters barge moored at a dock near Venice Louisiana. The collision left at least 50 people injured as responders worked to evacuate and assess the wreckage. Authorities searched for missing crew and determined the cause was under investigation.
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Budget deadlock may force federal layoffs
Washington AP reports that a congressional budget clash could trigger up to 22 days of unpaid work for the 2.4 million federal employees starting Oct 1 if deficit reduction fails, as mandatory cuts loom. The move comes amid stalled talks between Congress and the Bush administration. The news notes potential massive pay gaps and impact on federal operations.
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