Iditarod rookie musher found after trail mixup
Deborah Bicknell of Juneau, a 61 year old rookie, turned up hours after she was believed missing. An aerial search found her driving her team on a Ptarmigan Pass route 18 miles from the Rohn checkpoint, where officials said she likely took the wrong trail.
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Florida lawmaker launches weight loss challenge in House
Rep. Aaron Bean chairman of the health care council urges colleagues to shed pounds through a playful competition. Weigh-ins are set for this week and the final week of the session in early May. The aim is healthier diets and lifestyle and to extend the challenge to the Senate.
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EU leaders back energy policy plan at Brussels summit
European leaders voiced strong support for an ambitious climate plan but warned work remains on binding renewable energy targets. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said national leaders would decide how to share the burden for wind solar and other renewables at Friday talks during the second day of the summit.
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Hagerstown traffic official fixes long-spun spelling error
In Hagerstown Maryland traffic control supervisor Erick Kline unveils a sign correcting a municipal spelling mistake that persisted for over two decades. The gesture highlights local governance quirks and the push for accuracy in public signage.
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Democrats push for Sept 1 2008 Iraq troop withdrawal deadline
In the House Democrats back a firm deadline for U S troop withdrawal from Iraq by September 1 2008, with a veto threat from the White House. Senate support is nonbinding goals. Pelosi says the bill sets dates for redeployment as Democrats test power after midterm wins.
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Iran shrugs off U.N. pressure over nuclear sanctions
In Vienna the IAEA board suspended 22 technical aid projects for Iran, a move seen as symbolic and limited. Iran insists enrichment will proceed, arguing it is for power and not prohibited by the NPT. Sanctions remain milder than desired, focusing on halting transfers that could aid weapons programs and freezing assets of 10 Iranian firms.
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NYC Fire Kills Nine In Deadly Bronx Row House Blaze
Eyewitnesses described screams and flames as a fierce fire swept a row house near Yankee Stadium. An extended African immigrant family was affected as nine people died and many were injured in New York City’s deadliest blaze in about two decades.
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