Missouri River spared from flow change plan in Senate vote
The Senate rejected a bid to alter Missouri River flow to aid shore birds and fish, voting 52 to 45 against the plan amid a $22.5 billion energy and water spending bill. Sen. Christopher Bond led downstream allies, arguing the flood risk must not rise even as wildlife habitat efforts proceed with the Army Corps of Engineers and Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Missouri River
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D-Mont
Bond
Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Sycamore Farms recalls dairy risk chicken salad kits
The Suter Company of Sycamore Illinois recalls all batches of Sycamore Farms low fat chicken salad and crackers lunch kits after one allergy reaction. Kits include a can of chicken salad six crackers and a spoon sold nationwide at Sam’s Clubs and H E B stores. Return for refund or call (800) 435-6942 for questions.
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Sycamore Farms
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New Orleans Doctors Cut Pediatric Antibiotic Prescriptions
A CDC survey finds doctors wrote 34 percent fewer antibiotic prescriptions for children under 15 from 1989-90 to 1997-98. Campaigns since 1995 educated parents on viral illnesses not needing antibiotics, sparking cautious care and home treatment when appropriate.
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Linda F. McCaig
Infectious Diseases Society of America
CDC
United States
History Journal: Key 17th to 20th Century Events
Summary of historic milestones includes the 1664 surrender of New Amsterdam to Britain and renaming as New York, the 1900 Galveston hurricane that killed about 6 000 people, Huey P. Long's 1935 shooting and death two days later, Roosevelt's 1939 national emergency, and Ford's 1974 Nixon pardon.
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Sid Caesar Birthday News Roundup
Today's birthdays feature Sid Caesar turning 78, Ann Beattie 53, Heather Thomas 43, Henry Thomas known as E Z 29, David Arquette 29, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas 19. The item notes Sid Caesar.
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Home Improvement
Nurses Cite Recurring IceNuisance For Lawrence Children
Nurses warn head lice remain a persistent problem for hundreds of Lawrence children each year. Experts say the insects have existed for millions of years. Read about this nit picking issue on Saturday health page.
MTV VMAs Showcases Eminem and Star-Studded Night
Eminem walked into Radio City with lookalikes and won video of the year for The Real Slim Shady, while NSYNC grabbed three trophies including best pop video. Aaliyah, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Macy Gray and Bjork each won two awards. security halted a stage crasher as protesters rallied outside over Eminem’s lyrics.
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Aaliyah
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Shawn Fanning
Metallica
Fanning
Carson Daly
Lars Ulrich
Gray
Richard Hatch
California
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
Madonna and child rumors and other celebrity notes
Gossip round up including Madonna speaking of insecurity amid motherhood and pregnancy, her new album Music, and lack of film projects. The piece covers TV Guide poll for Simpsons covers, Ted Koppel extending Nightline contract, Meredith Vieira on The View family demands, Jennifer Aniston’s People Best Dressed honor, and lists of Worst and Least Dressed stars.
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Brad Pitt
Jennifer Aniston
People Magazine
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George Clooney
Britney Spears
Samuel L. Jackson
Charlize Theron
Kevin Spacey
Prince William
Pierce Brosnan
Heather Locklear
Freddie Prinze Jr
Seventh Avenue
Dana Buchman
Richard Tyler
Aniston
Clooney
Britney
Calvin Klein
Donna Karan
Jackson
Theron
Mia Tyler
Lil' Kim
Ally McBeal
Portia de Rossi
Ben Stein
Bruce Willis
Christina Aguilera
Renee Zellweger
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Lucy Liu
Lara Flynn Boyle
Lauren Holly
Bebe Neuwirth
Jennifer Lopez
Ratings jump during tryouts for Kathie Lee's place
Ratings for Live With Regis have surged 26 percent in the first three weeks this summer after Kathie Lee Gifford left on July 28. Regis Philbin and producer Michael Gelman say a permanent co-host is not yet chosen, with guest hosts like Sarah Ferguson and potential applicants totaling over 1,000.
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Kathie Lee Gifford
Regis
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Philbin
Dolly Parton
Michael Gelman
German
Nielsen
Gelman
Sarah Ferguson
Raquel Welch
Whoopi Goldberg
Gloria Estefan
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