Farmers protest as tax rise sparks unrest in China
Reports from Kyodo News via Economic Information Daily say up to 10,000 Chinese farmers protest taxes and rising costs, with some abandoning fields in Shandong and Fujia village where a 30 yuan tax rose to 50 yuan. Details are unconfirmed and timing unclear.
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Syringes Found in Diet Pepsi Cans Sparking FDA Probe
The FDA opened an investigation after two syringes were found in separate Diet Pepsi cans in Washington state. One was found by an elderly Tacoma couple, the other by a Federal Way resident. No contamination detected. officials advise listening for hard objects when opening and consider pouring contents into another container.
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Ray Sharkey Dies at 40 From AIDS Complications
New York actor Ray Sharkey known for his Wiseguy role as Sonny Steelgrave died Friday at age 40. His death follows a public battle with AIDS and prompted fans to form the Sonny Steelgrave Memorial Society in Atlantic City.
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Rockwell Shrine Museum Opens in Stockbridge Mass
Thousands visited Stockbridge Massachusetts for the groundbreaking of a museum honoring Norman Rockwell. The complex features New England style buildings and the world’s largest collection of Rockwell works with over 500 original paintings drawings and illustrations on display. Rockwell’s studio with original furniture was moved to the grounds and opened to the public.
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UN general warns of pullout in Bosnia near total anarchy
In Sarajevo U N commanders warn the republic is near total anarchy and may withdraw. Mortar fire hits a Muslim cemetery during a funeral killing eight and wounding five as relief convoys face looting and sporadic fighting.
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U N Studies Debated Health Risks of Uranium Ammunition
The United Nations Environment Program began examining potential health threats to Iraqi and Kuwaiti civilians from depleted uranium in U S ammunition left after the Gulf War. Critics cite civilian illnesses, while the Pentagon and WHO express uncertainty about specific hazards and note limited exposure evidence.
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Pork barrel research funds top 700 million for 1993
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports Congress earmarked 763 million for university research in the 1993 fiscal year, a 12 percent rise from 1992. Every state had at least one earmarked project, with items including 76 thousand for the University of Georgia pest study and 1.5 million for a Pacific Rim studies center at the University of San Francisco.
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Weather outlook with storms risk and clear spells
Today partly cloudy warm and humid with 40 percent thunderstorm chance. High near 87 southwest winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to north this afternoon. Tonight 20 percent storm chance, otherwise clearing. low 62 with north winds 10 to 20 mph. Monday mostly sunny. high 83 and north winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Regional Weather Outlook by Zones and States
Today through Monday the region shows mixed sun and clouds with varying highs from the 60s to the upper 80s. Thunderstorm chances exist in several zones and states including Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Colorado with temperatures and conditions listed per area and road condition contacts provided.
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