Forecasts Call For Above-Average Hurricane Season
Forecasters warn the upcoming hurricane season could be severe with 11 named storms, seven hurricanes and three majors. NOAA chief D James Baker notes risk to coastal regions and the Caribbean, while Max Mayfield emphasizes landfall strength and preparedness. FEMA head James Witt urges planning and projects like Project Impact as officials sign a pledge to coordinate warnings and evacuations.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Colorado State University
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Doctors miss early signs of alcohol abuse in patients
A study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found 94 percent of physicians failed to diagnose early alcohol abuse among typical symptoms. Experts urge greater focus on addiction in medical training, licensing, and patient care to curb substance abuse and costs.
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Meteorologists list hurricane names for coming season
Storm experts predicted a busier than normal hurricane season on Wednesday. The World Meteorological Organization committee chose names to reflect Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico ethnic makeup. Names include Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Keith Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie and William.
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Drug use in jails highlighted by government report
Government data show widespread drug use in U S jails with 10.5 percent of inmates tested positive and more than two thirds of 712 tested facilities reporting at least one positive case. Local systems report disciplinary measures including loss of privileges and possible reclassification.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics
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