Five arrested in Microsoft smuggling bust
A senior Customs agent, a lawyer and three others were arrested in Los Angeles on charges tied to a scheme to smuggle 15 000 counterfeit Microsoft computer programs from Hong Kong to the United States. An informant aided the operation, and the suspects face upcoming court hearings while free on bail.
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Arkansas first family moves into triplewide home
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and first lady Janet Huckabee discuss moving into a 2131 square foot 110000 dollar double wide style mobile home described as triplewide. The first family notes the house will be shipped from the region and expresses light humor about the change.
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Availability of jobs reduces crime says study
Kansas City report argues employment lowers theft and crime when wages support livable income. It notes $5.15 hourly minimum poorly lifts a family of four above poverty, urging better job training for offenders. Full report $9.95, contact EPINET for details.
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Genetic NAT testing makes blood supply safer in U S
Scientists report nucleic acid testing reduces detection window to under 20 days and catches infections before antibodies form. Data from 1999 to last month show NAT found HIV and hepatitis C infections in millions of donations, prompting FDA push for NAT screening nationwide.
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Michael Busch
Blood Centers of the
Busch
American Red Cross
Food and Drug Administration
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