Riverside man found guilty of murdering child in his care
Charles Bodenburg, 22, was convicted of second degree murder for the death of 3 year old Kayla Zachman who prosecutors say was beaten and smothered while in his care. The girl had a 0.05 percent alcohol level, which prosecutors said could not explain death. Bodenburg faces 25 years to life at sentencing next month.
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Charles Bodenburg
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FDA approves Gleevec leukemia drug in landmark move
The FDA approves Gleevec for chronic myeloid leukemia after a three month review. Novartis offers free drug to uninsured or those earning under 43,000 dollars, with ongoing trials for other cancers. Trials showed over 90 percent remission or cancer reduction in early to mid stage CML patients.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Bernard Schwetz
Novartis Pharma AG
Basel
Switzerland
Gleevec
Richard Klausner
National Cancer Institute
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Daniel Vasella
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Pregnancy death gaps seen in minority groups
CDC findings show American Indian Asian and Hispanic women face higher death rates from pregnancy complications than white women. Black women remain highest overall, with immigrant status linked to greater risk due to prenatal care access language and cultural barriers.
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Atlanta
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Sara Whitehead
CDC
Alaska
United States
Whitehead
Census Bureau
Air Force eyes space weaponry option if policy backs
Lt Gen Robert Foglesong said the Air Force would develop a capability to take guns into space if civilian leadership decides to pursue space weapons. He noted Defense Secretary Rumsfeld’s plan for the Air Force to oversee space policy, while the current emphasis remains on space operations and protecting satellites and their links.
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Washington
Air Force
Robert Foglesong
Foglesong
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
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Rumsfeld
United States
Training sites at risk endanger soldiers in combat
Washington AP reports that development and environmental limits on military training threaten soldier safety and readiness. Army Lt. Gen. Larry Ellis warned the House Government Reform Committee that urban sprawl encroaches on bases, limiting buffer zones and forcing training restrictions.
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Washington
Army
Larry Ellis
House Government Reform Committee
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