Las Vegas clinic endangers thousands by reusing syringes
About 40,000 residents were told to get tested after a Las Vegas endoscopy center and five affiliated clinics were found to reuse syringes and medication vials for nearly four years. Six hepatitis C cases were confirmed, HIV exposure possible, and the facilities closed. Patient Michael Washington, 67, described his illness as a creeping death sentence.
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On the Net Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosts online resources at www.cdc.gov providing information on health protection, disease control, vaccination guidance, and public health updates including guidance for travelers, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
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Officials release flood to mimic Grand Canyon water flow
Four arcs of water from Glen Canyon Dam unleashed into the Colorado River in a Wednesday test flood. More than 300000 gallons per second surged from Lake Powell, enough to fill the Empire State Building in 20 minutes. Dirk Kempthorne described it as a glimpse of nature's carving of the canyon. Water rose 2 to 15 feet in places as all four tubes opened. sediment aim is to rebuild sandbars after the flood ends Friday. Officials previously flooded the canyon in 1996 and 2004.
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Brookins case delays as defense counsel remains unreachable
Brookins faces Brookins student misconduct and improper sexual activity with a person in custody. He pleaded not guilty. Judge Parks noted repeated attempts to reach defense attorney Dolin with no success. A conference call was set for March 14 to determine new counsel or continuation with Dolin. The Odessa American had also tried contacting Dolin without reply.
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Brookins
Scott Dolint
Lisa Tanner
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Dolin
Odessa American
Man lands plane on golf course in Illinois
Robert Kadera, 65, flew a four-seat 1949 Piper Clipper with his 14-year-old son Isaac to a golf course near Lincolnshire after circling twice to land. Authorities paused actions. FAA probes possible charges as plane was landed without permission. The event drew police concern and the plane was towed from the course.
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Change of venue sought for Hernandez case in Texas
Lawyers debated moving the Hernandez case from Monahans to Odessa or another county citing media coverage and local ties. Prosecution and defense argued over venue viability in Ward Pecos Reeves and Reeves counties near TYC facilities, with judge planning a ruling after weighing affidavits and legal standards.
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Attorney General's Office
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