States clear sidewalks for Segway scooters nationwide
States have rushed to legalize the Segway two wheeled vehicle on sidewalks as lawmakers back the device to ease congestion and boost tourism. Critics warn of pedestrian injuries while manufacturers push a 3000 dollar model and tests continue in factories, resorts and among public workers.
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Ohio
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American Planning Association
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National Conference of State Legislatures
Storm toll rises as floods sweep western China
AP reports torrential rains in western China have killed 253 with over 320 missing across Xinjiang Xinjiang Shaanxi Sichuan and Hubei. Shaanxi sees 152 dead from floods and slides while Sichuan counts 53 fatalities with five missing. Chongqing reports 17 miners missing after weekend flooding.
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Radioactive materials trafficked across Central Asia court buyers
A report details how radioactive thorium powder, a capsule believed plutonium, and radium were moved through Central Asia as a market for dangerous substances. It notes border post detection, a U S led effort, and a joint task force to secure radioactive sources amid ongoing smuggling and militant plots connected to al Qaida and Chechen groups.
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Washington
South Carolina moves to block plutonium shipments
Governor Hodges ordered state troopers and other authorities to close border routes to stop government shipments of weapons grade plutonium from Colorado. He declared a state emergency and warned transporters not to enter South Carolina. Federal judge had refused to block the shipments.
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Colorado
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Earthquake Near Yucca Mountain Tests Repository Safety
A 4.4 magnitude quake struck 12.5 miles southeast of Yucca Mountain at 5 40 am felt in Pahrump and Las Vegas. Federal officials maintained the Nevada desert site remains safe as the Senate prepares to vote by July 26 on entombing waste there. Rep Shelly Berkley warned of groundwater contamination risk if an active repository is hit.
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U.S. Senate
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Memphis Sun Brief Item from Sunday Evening
Memphis note from the Sunday edition at 9 04 PM referencing a three minute 41 second event or segment. details are unreadable but indicates a short regional update from the city.
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