Legionnaires Disease Targeted By All Star Inquiry
Major League All Star players and officials were questioned about Legionnaire's Disease after an outbreak linked to the Bellevue Stratford hotel in Philadelphia. Twenty five died and 144 others showed symptoms as investigators traced cases to July events including the Legion convention and the All Star game. Health officials suspect toxins, with viral or bacterial causes ruled out, as hospitals monitor several possible victims and follow results from tests.
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N.Y
Danbury Hospital
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Ohioan Teen Queen Crowned Miss Teen Queen USA
Linda Marie Mueller 17 of Elyria Ohio won the Miss Teen Queen USA pageant at the Old Chicago center edging 39 rivals for 72 000 in scholarship money. Mueller ranked seventh in Elyria High School and won the bicentennial essay contest Why I m Proud to be an American.
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University of Texas
Turkish Ship Sismik-1 Returns Amid Crowds and Peace Talks
The Turkish research vessel Sismik-1, after oil prospecting in the Aegean sparked Greece tensions, sailed into Izmir to a jubilant welcome with a military band and thousands cheering. Secretary Kissinger urged peaceful resolution as Turkish official optimism about resuming missions grew. Captain Metin Nisanci stepped ashore amid celebrations.
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Man Arrested After Shotgun Blasts In Peekskill
Harold Rhames a 34 year old hospital employee surrendered to Peekskill authorities after firing a .20 gauge shotgun from a three story building at 4 15 am on Main Street. No injuries were reported. He reportedly warned he would kill a police officer. Rhames faces illegal possession charges with possible additional counts pending investigation.
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Las Vegas Weather Outlook With Wind and Rain Chance
Variable clouds in Las Vegas with a slight rain chance and southerly winds 20 to 30 mph. Today’s high near the upper 80s and low around the upper 60s. Sunrise 5 29 and sunset 7 31.
Nation by United Press International
The Nation reports from United Press International on political events, policy debates, and social issues shaping national discourse with emphasis on developments in government and public life.
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Torrential Rains, Floods Hit Southwest Missouri
United Press International reports torrential rains in southwest Missouri caused power outages and minor floods while frost touched parts of northern Minnesota and the iron range. The storm dumped 3.28 inches in Springfield with hail and lightning spurring damage and injuries.
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Police Nab Trio With Explosives In Venice Robberies
Police arrested Samuel Tillman 28 Bernadette Thomas 23 and James Smith 26 also known as James Mayfield after a motel raid in Culver City uncovered a room full of explosive devices. Smith Tillman were booked on suspicion of robbery tied to eight Venice area robberies. Thomas faced explosives possession charges.
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Tillman
Venice Area
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Mysterious illness eases at nursing home in Florida
Twenty residents still ill from a mysterious illness that killed five elderly residents last week showed marked improvement. No new deaths or illnesses reported and visitation was resumed. CDC lab team investigates potential viral link and possible air conditioning impact.
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Fla
UPI
Nursin Home
Earle Kimble
Boulevard Manor Nursing Home
Kimble
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlan
Expedition Members Missing After Sangay Volcano Eruption
Four members of a British scientific expedition to Sangay volcano are missing after an eruption. Two others were injured by rock showers and evacuated to Riobamba as ground teams and helicopters search the slopes of the 17 260 foot volcano near Ecuador.
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Ecuador
UPI
Gerardo Herrera
Richard Snailhan
British Military Academy
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Magick Cope
Iwandziuk
Ashley
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