Tiger on the loose near Fort Polk traps search grows
A Bengal tiger about a year old and 100 pounds roams thick brush around Fort Polk as about 100 soldiers and sheriff deputies search with nets and helicopters. The animal's origin is unclear with a likely escaped or released pet. officials will trap or tranquilize it, or kill if it attacks.
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Flooded Richmond district sees seven dead after storm
Rich mond Virginia officials report seven dead as remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston flood downtown Shockoe Bottom. Police escort residents to recover pets and essentials while 19 of 230 inspected buildings are condemned and damage tops 15 million dollars.
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Virus linked to two SIDS deaths in Wisconsin
Wisconsin cases involve infant deaths in Appleton and Fond du Lac where a newly identified virus from Japan, human parechovirus-3, may be connected. Officials caution that proof of causation is lacking while noting prior research showing infections and immune responses in SIDS victims.
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Two charged with fraud in $400 million fen-phen case
In Mississippi, twelve people tied to the $400 million fen-phen settlement were arrested for fraud, accused of lying about taking the diet drug by submitting fake pharmacy documents. They face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
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Traces of PBDEs found in US groceries across common foods
A peer reviewed study in Environmental Science and Technology shows traces of flame retardant PBDEs in 31 of 32 common groceries across three Dallas stores including fish, pork, dairy and eggs. Experts warn the health impact is unknown though animal tests show nervous and hormonal effects.
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