Global oil spill spurs limited praise for Obama poll
An AP GfK poll shows public support for Obama over the Gulf spill remains tepid but positive with 42 percent approval and 33 percent disapproval. Partisan lines shape views as Democrats back his handling while Republicans oppose it. independents are split. BP faces rising public ire as the spill surpasses 4 million gallons since the April 20 explosion.
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Cigarette Butts Said To Shield Steel In Study
Chinese researchers report cigarette butts soaked in water can guard against corrosion in a steel used by the oil industry. Jun Zhao of Xi’an Jiaotong University says the finding could repurpose vast litter while addressing environmental harm from discarded butts.
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May history events span France to space exploration
Key events include Henry IV's assassination in 1610 and Louis XIV's ascent in 1643. Jenner inoculates James Phipps in 1796, Clark and Lewis depart in 1804, Skylab 1 launches in 1973, Sinatra dies in 1998 as Seinfeld ends after nine seasons.
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Obama Wing Stop Quote Sparks Buffalo Moment
A Buffalo halt by President Obama at Duff's Famous Wings prompt a passerby to tell him You're a hottie with a smokin little body. The exchange drew cameras as Obama hugged Luann Haley and joked that Michelle would be watching. He noted he ordered wings, calling Buffalo the wing capital.
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Three Pakistanis arrested in Times Square probe raids
Three Pakistani men accused of funding Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad were captured in a wave of raids across the Northeast. Authorities say the men faced immigration charges, not terrorism counts, as the FBI follows hawala money trails. Officials caution on possible innocence or limited involvement while linking the funds to Shahzad.
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Sugar a little helps babies during shots says study
A meta analysis in Archives of Disease in Childhood finds sugar solutions reduce crying time by about 12 seconds during vaccinations in infants age one month to one year. Sugar or glucose was used in 14 studies with no adverse effects reported. optimal dose remains undetermined.
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Today s Poll on Meetings Draws City County School Attendance
A Kansas audience survey shows 74 percent have not attended a city county or public school meeting in the past year while 25 percent say they have. Visit LJWorld.com to view more responses and cast a vote.
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