Three medical students detained after interstate closure
Three men detained as Interstate 75 in Florida remained closed for 11 hours. Officials say the travelers, Jordanian Iranian and Pakistani nationals, appeared to be medical students en route to a conference in Miami. A bomb squad searched vehicles while authorities confirmed no verified terrorist link.
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Germany stands firm against Iraq attack amid broad global notes
Berlin voices unwavering opposition to U S military action in Iraq despite President Bush urging UN backing. Russia and China urge UN enforcement, while Egypt hints at possible support if UN approves. Schroeder vows Germany will not participate. Iraq denounces Bush speech as lies. EU welcomes UN framed approach but broad opposition persists.
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Life expectancy hits new high at 76.9 years in 2000
Washington report shows U S life expectancy rising to a record 76.9 with narrowing gaps between blacks and whites and between men and women. Death rates fall for heart disease stroke injuries and many cancers though diabetes rises with obesity. infant mortality hits a record low and mortality declines span ages 0 to 64, while HIV deaths drop in adults 25 to 44.
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Tommy Thompson
National Center For Health Statistics
Safehouse smoke drill teaches students fire safety insights
Local students completed a first run through the Garden City Safehouse as part of a smoke drill. Lt. Jim Morris and Chappel described the setup and planned improvements while students recalled lessons on escaping smoke and staying low. A Sept. 21 follow up at October Fest is planned and volunteers donated materials for the project.
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