California GOP Opposes Stem Cell Bond Measure
California Republicans at a three day state convention voted to oppose Proposition 71 a measure to issue 3 billion in state bonds for human embryonic stem cell research. They argued the cost is too high and debt to future taxpayers, while some members urged a more humane stance toward cures amid ethical concerns.
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Private rocket explodes delaying 10 million X Prize effort
QUEETS Washington a low budget private spaceflight team suffered a setback as their Rubicon 1 rocket exploded after reaching under 1 000 feet during a test near Olympic National Park no injuries were reported the craft crashed about 200 feet from takeoff and will require a full rebuild Space Transport Corp co founder Eric Meier said they will raise more money and launch another low altitude flight as soon as possible The setback comes as more than two dozen teams compete for the Ansari X Prize designed to reward privately financed suborbital flights reaching 62 miles high twice within two weeks with a pilot and two passengers and the prize amounts to 10 million
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Missing 9 year old boy search called off in California mountains
FAWNSKIN Calif authorities ended the week long search for 9 year old David Gonzales who vanished during a church camping trip after hundreds of deputies and volunteers failed to locate him. The boy reportedly left with cookies in a family truck whose keys he was given. Search efforts spanned nine days through rugged Big Bear area terrain by foot horseback helicopter boats and ATVs.
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Wyden seeks probe into alleged prisoner abuse by Iraqi jailers
Senator Ron Wyden asks Defense Secretary Rumsfeld to investigate a Oregonian report that U S soldiers were ordered to abandon efforts to stop prison abuse by Iraqi jailers on Iraq's June 29 sovereignty day. Oregon National Guard members witnessed beatings and possible torture implements.
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Three illegal immigrants dead in Arizona desert tragedy
In Gila Bend area, 11 Mexican migrants crossed into Arizona around 2 a.m. and 3 died after running out of water amid 110 degree heat. Four survived, one in poor condition. Search by Border Patrol and sheriff's department continued as authorities traced footprints and possible leads.
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U.S. Border Patrol
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