Utah Allows Concealed Guns on College Campuses
Utah remains the only state to expressly permit concealed firearms on state property including public colleges. The University of Utah previously banned them but in 2004 state law changed that stance. supporters cite safety and deterrence after Virginia Tech. Critics warn of risks in dorms and during campus events.
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Ford convicted in bribe case but extortion count deadlocks
Former state Sen John Ford, scion of a powerful political family, is convicted of taking 55000 in bribes as part of a federal corruption probe. A jur y deadlocks on extortion, causing a mistrial on that count and acquits him on three counts of witness intimidation. Ford, 64, plans to appeal as relatives surround him. The case hinged on a video of Ford taking cash from an undercover FBI agent. Ford claimed he was working as a business consultant for a fake company E Cycle Management. The operation Tennessee Waltz netted several arrests of lawmakers and officials.
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Cox-2 drugs linked to heart risks amid Merck suit fallout
Inflammation drugs like Cox-2, marketed for fewer stomach issues, face safety concerns. Merck pulled Vioxx in 2004 after studies showed doubled heart attack and stroke risk, triggering 27,000 lawsuits and a Merck stock drop. Gov Corzine opts to pay for his car crash care himself to spare taxpayers. In California, 75 year old William Ayres pleads not guilty to molesting seven boys, facing 21 counts with alleged abuse dating back decades.
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Sunita Williams to return to Earth in June from ISS
U S astronaut Sunita Williams will depart the International Space Station in June aboard a shuttle, ending the 14th Expedition. She arrived in December 2006, replacing Thomas Reiter, and will fly with the next shuttle mission after repairs to an external fuel tank delayed the launch from March.
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