Hand washing lapses persist across US cities study shows
A survey by the American Society for Microbiology finds one third of Americans skip soap and water after using public restrooms with New York City showing the lowest compliance at 49 percent. Overall 67 percent wash with soap, Chicago leads at 83 percent, while men lag behind women. Public health officials urge universal hand washing to curb infections.
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Bicycling champion Nicole Reinhart dies in Arlington race
Nicole Reinhart a two time national cycling champion died on Sunday after being ejected from her bike and hitting a tree during the BMC Tour of Arlington Virginia She led the Saturn Professional Tour before a late fall with 3 5 miles to go and was in the lead pack at about 30 mph The men's race was canceled in respect for Reinhart and her death sent shock through USA Cycling and the Olympic team officials who knew the rider from Pennsylvania
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Clock tower debuts in Bally's Park Place casino room
Atlantic City adds a 30 foot clock tower to Coyote Kate's Slot Parlor at Bally's Park Place, the only visible clock inside any New Jersey casino. The feature alongside a 19th century western theme marks a break from the old no clock rule, with executives calling it a design dressing and noting time awareness may or may not affect play.
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Copperhead found in Maryland courthouse hallway outside prosecutor
In Prince George's County Maryland a 24 inch copperhead appeared in a third floor hallway near the prosecutors office prompting consultation with a reptile expert. Sheriff spokesman Ament called it unprecedented in 26 years.
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Family of dead gene therapy patient sues university and doctors
The family of Jesse Gelsinger, 18, filed a wrongful death suit in Philadelphia against the University of Pennsylvania and doctors, alleging careless treatment after his Sept. 1999 death during a gene therapy trial. The suit claims misleading disclosures and severe toxic risks were not disclosed.
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