Minor 3.6 quake shocks Washington area Friday
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake rattled Washington D C and shook windows early Friday startling geology student Gerasimos Michalitsianos as officials note it was the strongest within 30 miles of the capital since 1974. No serious damage reported and President Obama said he did not feel it.
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Castro warns of global nuclear war during Foreign Ministry remarks
Fidel Castro answered questions from Cuban ambassadors at the Foreign Ministry on Friday and warned about the threat of global nuclear war. His public act marked his fifth appearance in a week, sparking speculation about a return to Cuba’s political leadership as Raul Castro governs amid economic woes and a crackdown on elite corruption.
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Foreign Ministry
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Ex-gov s aide tapped for Byrd seat in West Virginia
Gov Joe Manchin named former chief counsel Carte Goodwin, 36, from a prominent West Virginia family, to fill the late Sen Robert Byrd s seat. Manchin announced the appointment at a state Capitol news conference saying Goodwin will look out for West Virginians. He is expected to be sworn in Tuesday.
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Iroquois Nationals Miss England Lacrosse Tournament
The Iroquois Nationals, a 23 player team with roots in lacrosse history, cannot travel to England due to passport disputes. UK authorities do not recognize Iroquois Confederacy passports, despite appeals, forcing the team to withdraw as time runs out.
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U.S
United Kingdom
Ansley Jemison
Scientists chase answers as Gulf cap pressure tests proceed
In New Orleans engineers monitor BP cap tests to see if the well holds. BP vice president Kent Wells notes no underground leaks yet while Admiral Thad Allen cites lower than expected pressure rise, weighing possible reservoir depletion or hidden leaks as Obama urges caution and BP mulls reopening the cap if readings hold.
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Ala
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Houston
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Radoil Inc
National Academy of Engineering
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Columbia University
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Plane deaths show bulldogs and pugs dominate
Government data released Friday show short-snouted breeds account for about half of the purebred dog deaths on airplanes in the past five years. English bulldogs led with 25 deaths among 108 purebreds. pugs had 11, then seven each for golden retrievers and Labradors. Uga the bulldog owner notes a yearly airway surgery for the mascot before flights.
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University of Georgia
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Shawnee
Okla
Bulldog Club of America
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Savannah
Seiler
University of Georgia Veterinary School
Sleep disruption linked to diabetes and obesity risk
Researchers at UT Southwestern report disrupted circadian rhythms raise obesity and diabetes risk. Mice with CLOCK gene defects in pancreas failed insulin release, increasing obesity and metabolic issues, while BMAL1 gene loss yielded normal weight but abnormal blood sugar.
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Los Angeles
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas
Journal World newspaper subscription and delivery contact line
The notice lists subscription and billing contact numbers for the Journal World, with hours for weekdays and weekends and a delivery redelivery guarantee. It directs readers to email news ljworld com or call 832 7199 for delivery issues.
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