Toronto removed from SARS list
WHO removed Toronto from its SARS affected list, leaving Taiwan as the only place with local transmission. Canadian officials pledge continued vigilance, maintaining hospital screening and protective gear, after lessons learned from past outbreaks.
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Civics gap worries educators as students struggle with basics
In New Orleans AP report, Rep. Roger Wicker tests high school seniors on unalienable rights and notes a knowledge gap. Educators at a national conference warn that disengagement risks democratic participation, urging teachers to connect history to students lives with practical civics lessons.
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Rueter Back in Form With Giants After Offseason Changes
Rueter says healthy, confident start after Giants rebuilt with veterans and Felipe Alou as manager. Alou praises Rueter’s consistency, command, and leadership while noting Rueter’s low strikeout rate but high win total. The pitcher and manager emphasize staying healthy through summer for success.
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Fourth of July on Lake Kinkaid Draws Family and Boats
Boaters at Kinkaid Village Marina plan a relaxed Fourth with family visits and fireworks. Linck notes crowds force docked viewing, while Rick McDonnell enjoys weekends aboard a houseboat with his wife, pets, and friends. Betts, with the Mary B, expects downtime on a hot holiday prior to a congested lake display.
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No-Show Attendance at Meeting On Insurance and FutureGen Roundtable
State lawmakers logged mixed participation in a meeting on an insurance program for the poor and a FutureGen roundtable. Several prominent figures, including Blagojevich and Fitzgerald, were absent or brief. Attendees from Southern Illinois included Sen. John O Jones and Reps. Dan Reitz and John E. Bradley.
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Fisher: Sentencing hearing delayed in Carbondale case
Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnall accused the delay of being a delaying tactic as the judge postponed Fisher's sentencing over juror misconduct and new information. Judge Wilson postponed further action, seeking written amended motions before setting a new date. Fisher was convicted in January 2001 of touching a 12-year-old girl in Herrin, with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child carrying up to 30 years in prison.
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