Wall Collapse Kills Three at Northline Mall Houston
A wall torn down during demolition at Northline Mall in Houston collapsed, burying shoppers and workers. At least three people died, seven injured, and up to six more feared missing as rescuers used dogs and cranes to search debris. Authorities expected additional bodies as crews stabilized the site and reviewed security video.
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Royalty Audit Targets Oil Firms Overpaid Underpayments
Federal royalty audits accuse oil majors of undervaluing crude pumped from federal lands in California. About 400 million dollars in royalties owed, with potential rises as audits extend to 15 to 20 states. California could lose 80 million, funds earmarked for schools. Texas pursues separate class action against nine majors over royalties from state lands.
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New drug may offer alternative to insulin
The FDA approved cetroglitazone, a new drug for diabetes that may reduce or stop insulin in some patients. It could reach pharmacies by late March and targets the body's process of converting blood sugar to energy. About 15 percent of trial participants no longer needed insulin, while others still required daily injections. Officials cautioned against abrupt changes.
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Pena confirmation hearing faces critics over nuclear waste plan
Senate panel grills Transportation Secretary nominee Pena as opposition warns the Energy Department shows strain amid a push to curb agency influence. Daley sworn in as Commerce chief in a quiet ceremony. Gore attended. Critics liken energy policy to the Titanic while Pena defends maintaining the nuclear stockpile as vital to national security.
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Spiderman on edge in Texas tarantula tale
EVERMAN Texas firefighter Martin Zeider keeps nine tarantulas in glass containers beside his bed and collects nearly 1000 horror films. He says the danger adds to their appeal yet fears for upcoming visits from relatives and plans to sell off the spiders, having already sold one.
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