New substance may repel sharks in easy tests
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico AP a researcher coats a pole with a clear yellowish repellent and a dozen sharks retreat in seconds off Bimini Bahamas scientists report a potent chemical barrier to drive sharks away. The A 2 repellent derived from dead sharks may protect divers surfers and swimmers while reducing bycatch but requires extensive further study.
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CDC pushes for cleaner pools amid rising disease outbreaks
Atlanta AP report notes CDC data show more Americans fall ill from public pools each year as pool related outbreaks climbed from two in 1986 to 21 in 2000. CDC epidemiologist Michael Beach says many illnesses go uncounted though most of the 1990s cases came from swimming pools and spas.
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Powell pledges faster reconstruction aid to Iraq
Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that the United States will accelerate delivery of billions of dollars in reconstruction aid approved by Congress. In Baghdad he pledged to defeat terrorism, met Iraqi leaders, and noted NATO will begin training Iraqi security forces as an advance team departs. Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh cited a $9 billion obligation by December.
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Firefight in Fallujah Leaves 13 Dead, 14 Wounded
Marines battled Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah for hours in gunfights, mortar barrages and airstrikes, killing 13 Iraqis and wounding 14 others including civilians. U.S. officials say insurgents started the clash by ambushing a patrol and fleeing into buildings. No Marines casualties reported.
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Sept. 11 panel urges swift intelligence reforms in U S
The 9/11 commission leaders pressed Congress to act quickly on intelligence reform, warning that failure to change will leave the nation vulnerable to another attack. A White House working group neared a reform package, centered on a new national intelligence director and a counterterrorism center to oversee 15 agencies. Kean and Hamilton said leadership is essential and the status quo will not suffice.
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