North Korea may test a nuclear device, U.S. officials say
U S spy satellites detect dug and refilled hole at Gilju site and nearby bleach ers, suggesting possible underground test preparations. Analysts warn other explanations exist, while Pyongyang could act with little notice. Japan plans to push the issue to the U N Security Council.
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New York prosecutor leads nation in secret wiretaps
Richard Brown, district attorney of Queens, records 216 court authorized wiretaps the most in New York and nearly half of state totals. Critics warn of privacy risks while Brown argues the taps combat organized crime and drugs, noting a drop in auto thefts since 1991.
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Michigan firm to manufacture 5 million anthrax vaccine
BioPort Corp of Lansing was chosen to produce and deliver 5 million doses of anthrax vaccine under Project BioShield. The $122.7 million contract runs 18 months, part of a Bush era program authorized in July 2004 to stockpile biological threat remedies with a total of $5.6 billion. This is the third contract awarded under the program.
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NHTSA Denies Fire Extinguisher Rule for Light Vehicles
Washington NHTSA rejects a petition by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association to require portable fire extinguishers in pickups SUVs and vans weighing 10 000 pounds or less. The agency says the rule could raise injuries or fatalities as many motorists lack training. Extinguishers are required on large trucks and interstate buses.
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