Tragedy in India as 80 Children Die in School Fire
A fire at a thatched-roof Lord Krishna Middle School in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, killed at least 80 children and injured over 100. Witnesses said bodies lay two to three deep. the main door was reportedly locked, then unlocked by escaping teachers. Police arrested principal Pulavar Palanichamy for negligence as the death toll risked rising with many in critical condition.
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Fischer indicted in 1992 fled authorities after epic chase
Fischer, indicted by a grand jury in 1992, eluded authorities with a trail of radio broadcasts from the Philippines and sightings in Japan. In interviews he praised the Sept. 11 attacks and insulted Jews as thieving liars. His mother was Jewish. He became a grandmaster at 15 and is now 61.
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FDA cigarette rules spark tobacco industry debate
U S tobacco firms back stronger warnings for packs while FDA cannot ban cigarettes or remove nicotine. Sen DeWine and Sen Kennedy push for disclosures on ingredients, with Philip Morris backing regulated communication and other majors fearing lost customers. House and Senate buyouts funded by company assessments aim to aid farmers amid market shifts.
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Inflation eases as CPI rises 0.3 percent in June
Consumer prices rose 0.3 percent in June, slower than May's 0.6 percent jump, with energy and food costs easing. Core prices gained 0.1 percent, the smallest since December 2003, amid expectations of gradual Fed rate hikes. Gasoline and energy costs moderated, while prices for lodging and used cars fell.
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