Blaze at University Towers Kills Student at UT Austin
A three alarm fire at the University Towers student residence near the University of Texas in Austin killed one male student and critically injured another. The blaze began about 6:30 am, was controlled in about 30 minutes, with one victim pronounced dead at Brackenridge Hospital and the other helicoptered to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. One patient had third degree burns.
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May Day walkout grants Seattle students a holiday
In Seattle area, thousands of signs were handed to teachers as they planned a one day walkout to protest state funding. John Dunn of the Seattle Education Association said the action aims to address shortchanged students and would close Seattle and nearby schools for a day, giving 70 000 plus pupils a holiday.
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Evenflo recalls 3.4 million infant car seats nationwide
The recall covers about 3.4 million Evenflo infant car seats that double as portable carriers after the handle can snap off, risking a child’s fall. CPSC said 97 injuries have been reported. This marks the fifth major baby seat recall since 1998, contributing to 10 million unsafe seats identified recently.
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Bush aims to cut nuclear force in new security strategy
President Bush plans deep U.S. nuclear reductions possibly without reciprocal cuts from Russia as part of a broad national security strategy that includes a global missile defense. He outlined a defensive shift away from large offensive arsenals, while noting no specific numbers and keeping START II limits in view.
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Rich pledges to ex wife charity before Clinton pardon
New York Times reports Marc Rich and partner pledged 1 million dollars a year to Denise Rich cancer charity prior to pardons. Each pledged 500,000 annually before Bill Clinton pardoned Rich and Pincus Green in January, donors say. Denise Rich lobbied for the pardon, while supporters say she did not pressure for funds.
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GOP Grapples With Lower Tax Cut Goal In Senate
Senate Republicans struggle to keep Bush income tax cuts amid push for estate tax repeal and marriage penalty relief. Lott warns a ceiling under 1.3 trillion may force pulling priorities. House backs 1.6 trillion plan. Senate aims 1.2 to 1.4 trillion plus a 60 to 85 billion rebate.
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