Nuclear data drives missing from Los Alamos Lab
Investigators seek two computer hard drives containing nuclear weapons secrets that vanished from Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. The May 7 loss coincided with wildfires and an evacuation, and the disclosure followed a weeklong FBI and Energy Department probe. The incident raises new security questions for Congress about federal lab safeguards.
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
New Mexico
Congress
Federal Research Labs
Energy Department
FBI and
Air Force
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Los Alamos
N.M
Hundreds flee homes as wildfires threaten Colorado towns
In Pine Junction and near Bailey, Colorado, winds drove a fast moving Hi Meadow fire to about 2000 acres forcing hundreds to evacuate. Girl Scout camp staff and about 180 people were cleared as 200 to 300 residents near Bailey were ordered out. A second fire north of Denver threatened up to 200 more homes.
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Census worker killed by pack of dogs in rural home
A 71-year-old Census Bureau worker Dorothy Stewart was killed by a pack of dogs after walking past warning signs to count occupants at a remote Brown County log cabin. Autopsy cited dog attack injuries. Deputies found the body about three feet from the front door with more than 20 dogs nearby. The property lies along a gravel road near the state forest boundary and bears Beware of Dog and No Trespassing signs.
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Census Bureau
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Brown County
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Stewart
Brown ‘County
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Crayon Makers To Reformulate After Asbestos-Liberated Tests
Government tests show 25 crayons from major manufacturers include asbestos like fibers in most, but risks to children are minimal. Crayola and two other leading firms agree to reformulate to remove the fibers per CPSC requests.
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Washington
Easton
Seniors weigh drug costs as Santorum and Klink clash
In Harrisburg at an AARP forum, Senator Santorum pitches private drug plans funded by federal money and voter concern about rising costs. Congressman Klink calls the idea risky, forecasting higher premiums for seniors and questioning viability. The candidates spar on Social Security reform and retirement-age stance.
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U.S
American Association of Retired Persons
Santorum
Klink
Congress
State Capitol
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Aetna
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Senate Advances Bill to Oversee Pennsylvania Interscholastic Association
Senate leaders approve a 43 to 6 measure to reform the PIAA, creating a politically appointed oversight council that could strip the organization of its role if reforms are not met. The bill retains PIAA recognition but mandates 18 reforms including site selection, official evaluation, and ending the restitution rule. Philadelphia leagues operate separately from the Mechanicsburg–based group.
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Senate
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PIAA
Pennsylvania
Association
Oversight Council
Mechanicsburg
Philadelphia
Public League
Catholic League
Springsteen Performs American Skin Amid Diallo Controversy
Bruce Springsteen sang his new song American Skin (41 Shots) about the Amadou Diallo killing to a New York crowd despite police union leaders urging a boycott. He offered no explanation and made no introduction, following an Atlanta debut last week.
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Springsteen
Diallo
Bruce Springsteen
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Amadou Diallo
New Jersey
Atlanta
World funeral for Assad opens in Damascus
Pallbearers in scarlet berets carry Syrian President Hafez Assad to the People's Palace as world leaders and dignitaries pay respects at the flag draped casket. Assad, 69, died Saturday. His son Bashar Assad, 34, stands with defense minister as military backing signals support.
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Syria
Damascus
Hafez Assad
Korean leaders greet warmly at first Korea summit
In Pyongyang, North Korea welcomes South Korea's President Kim Dae Jung as Kim Jong Il greets him at the airport. The two leaders shake hands and clap, signaling a hopeful start to a three day summit aimed at ending decades of hostilities on the divided peninsula.
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