May 5 1961 Shepard flight marks first US space trip
May 5 1961 marked the United States first space traveler as Alan B Shepard Jr launched from Cape Canaveral for a 15 minute suborbital flight. Also noted are Karl Marx birth in 1818 Napoleon death in 1821 Juarez battle Puebla 1862 Carnegie Hall opening 1891 Cy Young perfect game 1904 and Scopes trial 1925.
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Mexico plans reopening as swine flu toll rises worldwide
Mexico signals return to normalcy with schools and businesses set to reopen amid a swine flu outbreak that has sickened more than 1400 people in 20 countries. Officials warn the epidemic remains in early stages and a pandemic could still be declared. Caleron says Cinco de Mayo events are canceled and many universities will reopen shortly.
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Taliban tighten grip in Swat threatening peace accord
Pakistan's Taliban forces pressed their hold on Swat on Monday while resisting the military push to dislodge them from nearby Buner. Despite the repeated concessions, including the proposed Islamic law judges, the army remains cautious, hoping for a nonviolent solution amid strategic divisions and sympathy for insurgents.
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How secure is Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
An in depth look at Pakistan's nuclear security posture examines command and control structures, safeguarding measures, and potential vulnerabilities. Officials stress strict protocols and international cooperation, while experts warn of insider risk and regional tensions that could test protection systems.
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Iraqi government urges U.S. to honor troop deadline
The Iraqi government on Monday ruled out keeping U.S. combat troops in Iraqi cities after the June 30 deadline, insisting that foreign forces must depart and only support roles may continue elsewhere.
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Court orders review of Janet Jackson wardrobe ruling
The Supreme Court directed the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider reinstating a 550000 dollar FCC fine on CBS for Jackson’s Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. CBS welcomed the move, saying it aligns with last week’s decision upholding limits on live profanity.
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Obama targets tax loopholes for firms abroad
President Obama announced a major drive against companies and individuals who park profits overseas to dodge U.S. taxes. He proposed new laws and 800 IRS agents to raise about 210 billion over a decade, aiming to curb incentives to move jobs offshore while Democrats and business groups weighed potential impacts on competitiveness and the deficit.
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Gates grants fund unusual global health ideas
The Gates Foundation awarded 81 five year grants totaling 100000 each to support unconventional health research. Projects include tomato antiviral delivery, magnet based malaria diagnosis, skin laser vaccine enhancement, odor blocking fungus for mosquitoes, and other bold approaches to prevent and treat HIV malaria TB pneumonia and diarrheal diseases. The foundation also announced 73 million over five years to assist small farmers in poor countries.
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Lawrence poll asks view on building coal plant in Kansas
Lawrence city commissioners will hear a proposal to establish a campground for up to 50 homeless people in a park along the Kansas River. Voters weigh in on whether to support the idea as local online poll results show a majority leaning No, with more responses at LJWorld.com.
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