Iraq launches rocket able to place small payload in space
U S confirms Iraq launched a four stage solid fuel rocket capable of putting a small payload into space officials say the blast was tracked by NORAD and space command analysts see potential long range delivery implications for Iraq while Baghdad says the launch was peaceful and for research The story notes intelligence sources and questions over scientists from Egypt and Argentina involvement and cites concerns about possible future use in nuclear or chemical weapons programs
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SADD urges residents to tie one on for safety
The SADD chapter in Oregon will distribute 2,000 red ribbons for motorists to display to promote sober driving during National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness week. Oregon SADD advisor Dee Forrest says the group helps launch a MADD chapter in the area led by Jan Farber and plans white crosses on the courthouse lawn to memorialize alcohol related crashes in Ogle County.
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Bush reassures on farm subsidies during Des Moines visit
In Des Moines Bush told a WHO farm forum that the United States will not rush to erase farm programs and subsidies. He warned eliminating supports is an utopian goal and urged intermediate steps, stressing U.S. farmers remain efficient but need time and market access. Sen. Harkin welcomed Bush's stance amid debate on price supports and trade barriers.
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Milwaukee man charged with threatening Carson
A Milwaukee man, 36, Ken Orville Gause, was charged in Burbank with making terrorist threats against Johnny Carson and sending threatening letters. He was arrested at NBC studios after demanding to speak to Carson, with a sack of gravel found on him. Bail set at 250000. arraignment postponed to Monday.
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Second live donor liver transplant performed in Chicago
Doctors at University of Chicago carried out the second U S live donor liver transplant tethering tissue from a 20 year old man to his 16 month old daughter Sarina Jones of Millington Tennessee. The operation began at 7 30 a m and lasted about eight hours with Sarina in serious but stable condition and her father in critical but stable condition.
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