Chafee enters 2016 presidential race in Dem field
Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee announced a Democratic bid in Arlington Virginia focusing on Hillary Clinton’s Iraq War vote. He criticized the 2002 authorization as costly and misleading, pledging a low budget grassroots campaign and proposing the United States adopt the metric system to improve global relations.
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Swiss Railways hires sheep for embankment upkeep
Bruna the Skudde sheep leads a herd contracted by Swiss Federal Railways to graze along tracks, covering about 11,000 square feet daily. The program aids sustainability by managing rough terrain, promoting biodiversity, and reducing surface damage compared to heavier machines.
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Yangtze cruise ship capsizes in tornado
A tornado on the Yangtze River capsized the Eastern Star, trapping more than 400 people. EF-1 winds 86 to 100 mph, 14 survivors and 26 bodies recovered as captains and engineers detained. Passengers largely elderly tourists traveling from Nanjing to Chongqing. Rescue efforts face continuing showers and thunderstorms.
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Contributing Forces May Hinder Rescue Efforts
Matthew Diebel and meteorologist Anthony Sagliani note potential for strong winds that could complicate rescue operations. They caution that wind could delay helicopter rescues and limit aerial support.
US DOJ widens probe into duodenoscope superbug outbreaks
The Justice Department seeks thousands of documents from Olympus, Pentax, and FujiFilm in a widening criminal inquiry linked to antibiotic resistant infections across hospitals. Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle received a subpoena amid broader federal concern over scope safety and reporting to the FDA. Senator Patty Murray welcomed the investigation, stressing patient safety.
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