Blast injures 52 as Phillips plant explodes near Houston
An explosion at a Phillips Petroleum chemical plant near the Houston Ship Channel injured 52 workers and sparked a fire with smoke visible across Houston. One man was missing. About 850 employees work at the complex, with around 600 likely on site at the time.
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Gene Behind Fat Storage Found In Obesity Study
Scientists locate the gene HMGIC linked to fat storage. Mice with a defective version gained no extra weight on a high-fat diet while normal mice became obese. researchers see potential for a human obesity treatment if a drug can mimic the defect. Experts caution further work is needed to assess human applicability and liver risks.
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Columbia University
Ray trial delayed in New Mexico kidnapping case
SOCORRO AP The first trial of David Parker Ray for kidnapping and sexually torturing three women has been delayed at least a week due to Ray being hospitalized with a heart condition. The delay lets news media seek to overturn a closing of jury selection, while Judge Neil Mertz had moved the trial to Rio Arriba County amid pretrial publicity.
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Homeowners sue to halt rehab center in Roswell
Sixteen residents on Roswell's west side filed suit in District Court on March 20 against the Extraterritorial Zoning Authority over a Feb 22 zoning change. The ETZ switch reclassified property near 4000 West McGaffey Street from rural suburban to multiple family residential to allow Waymaker Church to build an alcohol and drug treatment center. Plaintiffs allege improper consideration of zoning character and land use, plus concerns about health, welfare, and plan changes. County Attorney Stanton Riggs was served but unavailable for comment. ETZ officials declined to comment pending consultation.
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Local Weather Outlook for Today and Tonight
Today is cloudy with possible showers and a high near 77 degrees. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a low around 45 degrees.
Panel backs revised gambling deal for New Mexico tribes
A House and Senate panel in Santa Fe endorsed a revised tribal gambling compact, voting 7-6 to send the measure to the full Legislature. The agreement could bring more than 27 million to the state next year but must also win Interior Department approval before taking effect. The session opens Tuesday and lawmakers face high-profile vote on the pact, which reworks a 1997 revenue sharing dispute.
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