White House reallocates Ebola funds to fight Zika
Anonymous officials say the Obama administration will shift about 600 million remaining from the Ebola response to address the Zika threat. Most funds support CDC efforts on vaccines and treatment, mosquito control, and research as officials anticipate an official White House plan release. Researchers warn Zika may cause microcephaly and other birth defects in babies of infected pregnant women.
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Backlash Over North Carolina Law Grows
The Raleigh scene reports an economic backlash against North Carolina's discrimination law. Critics say it targets LGBTQ people and sparked reaction after Governor Pat McCrory signed the measure requiring transgender individuals to use bathrooms matching birth certificates, prompting PayPal to cancel a major state expansion.
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Mississippi Signs Law Allowing Religious Denial of Services
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a law permitting religious groups and private businesses to deny services to gay and transgender people, with no local anti discrimination powers. The measure, effective July 1, drew opposition from gay rights groups, business associations, and major corporations, while echoes similar actions in North Carolina. In Tennessee, investigators probed a fatal helicopter crash near Great Smoky Mountains National Park that killed five aboard, including the pilot Jason Dahl, with cause undetermined.
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Teneyck to face investigation. Threadgill sought by Texas Rangers
The Odessa investigation shows Teneyck fired a service weapon during a melee while Carruth and Mota did not. Threadgill fled the hotel, authorities said tipsters directed them to Room 312 as blood stains appeared outside. Fabela has prior felonies and Threadgill remained at large Saturday.
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U S DOJ likely to block Halliburton Baker Hughes deal
The Justice Department may sue to stop Halliburton Co and Baker Hughes Inc from merging in a $35 billion deal creating a larger oilfield services rival to Schlumberger. The action would come amid broader industry price pressures and ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The report notes comments from both companies and a recent antitrust case against ValueAct Capital.
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Family rift over pediatric transfer ends in hospital death
Samantha, a child patient, was nearly airlifted to another hospital but stayed at the local facility. Ca nady described delays and uncertainty in pediatric care and said Samantha later died after being moved to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio. The family supports renovations to the unit to reduce future transfers and aid the community.
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