Scorpion sting during New York customs clash
An incident at Kennedy Airport left Rafaela Sanchez of New York in stable condition after a scorpion from Mexico stung her on the left side and collarbone while passing through customs. She called the Arizona Poison Control Center for advice and the sting was not life threatening.
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Mir air purifier fire raises minor CO concern
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP one year after a Mir fire a valve in an air purifier overheated and released smoke NASA said Thomas and two Russian crewmates were not in danger. The incident briefly raised carbon monoxide levels but they were falling. A fan energized hot air through a valve with seals not built for high temperatures.
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Deaf lifeguard sues YMCA over firing in Long Beach
Stacy Bradley, 21, who is deaf, filed a 12 million lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after being fired from a Long Beach YMCA pool where she had worked as a certified lifeguard for a year. The YMCA cites a 1994 policy banning deaf lifeguards, arguing hearing is essential for swimmer safety.
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Stacy Bradley
YMCA
Long Beach
Ms. Bradley
David Mercer
Chicago
States struggle as teens still buy cigarettes nationwide
Washington AP reports a first state by state scorecard on sting operations shows four of ten teens can buy cigarettes in typical states. Four states Florida Maine New Hampshire Washington have met the 20 percent target while Louisiana fell to over seven in ten. FDA marks one year of new rules with a $7 million ad push starting in Arkansas.
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New Hampshire
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Cleveland
Rusty Jabour
Department of Health and Hospitals
Security Council seeks backing over Iraq warning
Britain and the United States urged permanent Security Council members to back a resolution warning Iraq of the severest consequences if it fails to open sensitive sites to arms inspectors. China France and Russia hesitated over strong wording while UNSCOM chief Richard Butler defended continued authority with diplomatic observers. U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan defended the Baghdad accord as diplomats plan to accompany inspectors to eight presidential palaces. The eight sites remain refused by Iraq and the council will lift sanctions only after verification that weapons of mass destruction are eliminated.
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North Carolina
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U.N. Special Commission
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U.S
Bill Richardson
Jayantha Dhanapala
Dhanapala
Kuwait
High court to decide on line item veto
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if Congress unlawfully delegated too much power to the president by granting a line item veto. Argument set for April 27 with a ruling expected by late June. If upheld, veto overrides could stand. if struck down, no overrides would be needed. U.S. District Judge Hogan called the 1996 law an improper delegation and an unlawful surrender of a legislative function.
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