Texas ranch linked mad cow case blocks cattle exit
Cattle from the Texas ranch that produced the nations first home grown mad cow disease case will be barred from leaving as officials search for animals of interest. No such animals have been identified yet. if found they will be killed and tested. The 12 year old cow never left the ranch and did not enter the human food chain. In a separate action a South Dakota abortion law was blocked from taking effect by a federal judge citing free speech concerns and medical accuracy. The Army warned it risks missing its 80,000 recruit goal this year amid Iraq war pressures.
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July launch date set for shuttle Discovery
Cape Canaveral Florida AP NASA officially set July 13 as the launch date for the first space shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy after a two day agency review of Discovery readiness. The advisory panel noted NASA fell short on three of 15 safety recommendations and warned Air frame foam and shield damage risks remain. Discovery will carry seven astronauts to the ISS with supplies and replacement parts. if damaged en route they would seek ISS rescue by Atlantis as last resort.
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Iran president elect linked to 1979 hostage takers
U S officials probe if Mahmoud Ahmadinejad helped seize the U S Embassy in Tehran as former hostages say they see him in photos. Administration says no conclusion yet and seeks full facts amid questions raised by the 1979 crisis that shaped U S politics.
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Senate approves free trade pact with six nations
The Senate backed the Central America Free Trade Agreement by 54 to 45, a major win for Bush as House critics vow to block it in July. The deal covers Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic and awaits House approval to take effect. The same day the House approved a 3.1 percent pay raise for about 1.8 million federal civilian employees, exceeding the White House proposal. The chamber also rejected several Cuba sanctions proposals and voted to spend nearly 1 billion dollars on veterans health care.
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Time Inc. turns over reporter notes in CIA leak probe
Time Inc. broke ranks with Time reporter Matthew Cooper and The New York Times by delivering subpoenaed notes to prosecutors probing the CIA leak. Judith Miller of the Times faces jail if she refuses to testify. The Supreme Court refused to hear their appeal. shield laws exist in 31 states and DC.
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