Ebola outbreak highlights harsh African health crisis
World Outbreak notes Ebola plagues Africa as surgeons like Dr. Ebrahim Samba warn of ungloved, improvised conditions. WHO reports 49 infections and 27 deaths, amid broader poverty-driven disease struggle and funding squeezes that threaten medical programs. In Zaire, health officials race to contain the outbreak as aid and resources remain stretched.
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Africa
Ebrahim Samba
Zaire
West
Samba
World Health Organization
WHO
Geneva
United States
Guardians ad litem voice in court themes in life
A Sunday feature highlights guardians ad litem as voices for children in court alongside a Life section. It notes spring’s busy wildlife nursing period and previews the second round of NBA playoffs continuing in sports coverage.
Son charged in dad's death in Havelock area
Thomas Panzarella 17 of Newport is charged with murder in his father Tony Panzarella 37 found dead with a gunshot wound at their Gull Harbor home near Newport. Police say deputies answered a domestic dispute call earlier Thursday. The case marks Craven and Carteret counties latest homicide in a violent year.
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Havelock
Craven
Carteret
Thomas Panzarella
Newport
Carteret County
W. David McFadyen Jr
Tony Panzarella
Gull Harbor
McFadyen
Darryl Lewis
Panzarella
Carolina Discount Sports
Lewis
West Carteret High School
Ing
Connie Melton
Orin Eugene Ross
Travis Williams
Theresa Greek
Senate backs charter school plan in North Carolina
The state Senate approved allowing up to 100 public schools to leave the existing system and operate as charter or alternative schools under contracts. Supporters say it grants teaching freedom and innovation, while critics warn it could harm small and poor districts and favor vouchers. A pilot approach in a few counties is urged.
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State Senate
North Carolina
Sen
John. Kerr
Dwayne
Senate
Minnesota
Bill
Gulley
Durham
Charlie Dannelly
Strawberries Center The Heart Of Vanceboro Festival Day
Strawberries take center stage at Vanceboro Strawberry Festival starting 10 a.m. Saturday sponsored by Vanceboro Rescue Squad. Parade to Farm Life Elementary School, antique car show, beach bingo, food and music run until 5 p.m. Proceeds aid rescue activities as peak strawberry season hits eastern North Carolina with local picking on regional farms.
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Val
Vanceboro
Joyce Toler
Toler
North Carolina
Pollocksville
Richard
Brenda Parker
White
Regional landfill fees set to rise on July 1
The Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority approved a 1996 budget proposing a tipping fee of 45 dollars per ton and 12.50 dollars per ton for transfer stations in Pamlico and Carteret counties. Current rates are 42 dollars per ton with a higher proposed 48 dollar option rejected. The increase funds debt service on a 27 million dollar bond, with closure of the bond expected in 2015 per a Smith Barney report, amid objections from local representatives.
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Carteret
Coastal Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Crswma
Pamlico
Emerald Isle
Clark Wild
Finance Committee
Bob Winslow
Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co
Ed Pond
Carteret County
House Tensions Erupt Over Military Homes Comment
Capitol Hill quarreled as Republicans and Democrats clashed over a water pollution bill. Rep Randy Cunningham drew fire for remarks about homes in the military and gay service members, prompting Rep Barney Frank to denounce bigotry. Moran threatened to break a federal employee’s nose after a Burton dig.
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House
Randy
Duke
Cunningham
Barney Frank
D-Mass
Frank
Dick Armey
Texas
Barney Fag
Armey
Capitol Hill
Jim Moran
D-Va
Indiana
Dan Burton
Agency
Moran
Virginia
Budget Plans Head to Floor in House Senate A8
The House and Senate advance their budget plans with floor consideration set for upcoming sessions. Lawmakers aim to finalize allocations for public programs, education, and infrastructure amid differing priorities and fiscal assumptions. Leaders expect votes in the coming days.
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House
Senate
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