Government bans ephedra amid safety concerns nationwide
Washington AP The federal government will ban ephedra, an herbal weight loss supplement, with a 60 day phase in. Health secretary Thompson cites scientific evidence and warns against risks while FDA head McClellan says a formal rule will prohibit sale and use. Critics say crackdown came too late as deaths rise and sales drop nationwide.
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Prosecutors fail to force new disclosures from Wittig and Lake
Kansas City AP Prosecutors fail to compel fresh financial disclosures from David Wittig and Douglas T. Lake after they pleaded innocent to 40 federal charges tied to Westar Energy. The men, former top executives, face trial March 8 in Topeka.
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Israeli helicopter fires missiles in Gaza roadside attack
An Israeli helicopter launched two missiles at a car carrying Hamas militants near Gaza City, wounding 11. Witnesses say two men rode another car and escaped. Hamas midlevel commander Jamal Jara cited by officials as among those affected.
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Wall Street slips as investors take profits after strong 2003 run
Markets in New York pull back modestly with the Dow down to 10,423.63 as traders cash in gains from a rally that followed a lengthy bear market. Analysts note high valuations despite optimism for 2004 earnings, while jobless claims fall to the lowest in three years and grain prices show regional quotes.
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Ottawa Herald Ad Briefs Schedule Adjusted for New Year
The Ottawa Herald will not publish on New Year’s Day and offices for the Herald and Ottawa Times Shopper will be closed Thursday. Deadlines for Friday and Saturday Heralds and for the next Shopper have been moved back one day. Ad Briefs may be placed in The Herald until 9 a.m. Friday.
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