Evacuations under way as Ivan nears Florida Keys
Florida Keys residents and tourists pack Thursday as Hurricane Ivan billows toward the state potentially becoming Florida’s third hurricane in a month. Forecasters warn the storm could strike anywhere in Florida, with Jam a evacuations already ordered for half a million. Gov. Bush urges preparedness amid repeated hurricane blows and ongoing recovery from Charley and Frances.
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Body of 12 year old found in Allegan area
In Allegan Michigan the body of 12 year old Terria Hardy was found early Thursday in a wooded area after witnesses saw her enter a car with a man from her apartment complex. The 34 year old suspect, a family acquaintance, led police to the body around 3 am and was jailed awaiting arraignment. his name was not released.
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Americans say they watch what they eat
A nationwide health poll finds nearly 70 percent of Americans careful about what they eat and view diet as essential to health. Obesity ranks second among concerns while health care costs top the list. 56 percent say they are personally affected by costs.
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Use of illegal drugs down among youth
The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports fewer youths using marijuana LSD and Ecstasy while prescription drug abuse rises. It notes a 5 percent drop in 12 to 17 year olds who have ever used marijuana and a near 30 percent decline in 12 and 13 year olds who smoked marijuana within a month of the survey. Health secretary Tommy Thompson calls the trend encouraging as youths better understand drug dangers.
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