Pentagon faces vaccine delays over supplier plant issues
BRIEFLY WASHINGTON AP reports the military aims to continue its anthrax vaccination program but Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warns problems at BigPort's Lansing Michigan plant threaten the effort. The firm, the Pentagon's sole vaccine supplier, cannot ship due to a renovation failing to meet FDA standards.
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Wanted joins hunt for anthrax letter to Hastert
A handwritten letter to U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert was opened in a Chicago lab and deemed harmless after tests. The Postal Service and America's Most Wanted will aid the search, with a $1 million reward and nationwide postcards detailing suspicious mail steps.
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F16 crashes at Hill AFB during night training
An F-16 from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base aborted takeoff at Hill AFB in Utah. The pilot ejected at 9 50 p m and suffered minor scrapes and bruises. The crash occurred off the runway during a night training mission and is under investigation.
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Iran to permit U S aid and refugee camp near border
Relief officials say Iran will allow U S food aid to Afghanistan via its territory and support a refugee camp near the border. Washington and Tehran, without diplomatic ties since 1979, have moved limited communications amid efforts to build an anti terror coalition. A Kenyan doctor received tainted mail containing anthrax spores from Atlanta, marking the first such case outside the United States since September 11. The sender claimed ignorance when questioned by Meme of the health ministry. The package was damp.
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Six anthrax infections confirmed in US cases rise
Two new cutaneous anthrax infections were reported in New Jersey and tied to CBS anchor Dan Rather’s assistant. Total confirmed cases reached six with up to three more suspected cases under active CDC investigation linked largely to Florida and New York. The FBI Postal Service offered a $1 million reward as germ tests closed six House buildings and Tokyo embassy staff faced tests.
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TV news anchors face anthrax attack risk
CBS reported the woman who opened Dan Rather's mail tested positive for skin anthrax. The same agent was found in the assistant to Tom Brokaw, linked to an angry Sept. 11 letter. ABC producer's infant son showed anthrax symptoms after bringing the baby to work. Jennings has been tested.
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