New drug arrests rare kidney disorder in rats
Researchers report a potential human therapy for glomerulonephritis, an inflammatory disease that can destroy kidney glomeruli and lead to dialysis or transplant. The work suggests a medication could halt disease progression, improving prognosis for up to 100,000 Americans.
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Roemer vetoes warning label bill for records
In New Orleans governor Buddy Roemer vetoed a bill requiring warning labels on records with offensive lyrics, the first U S proposal of its kind. The measure would bar sales to under 17 and urged industry voluntary compliance. In Cape Canaveral a 143 foot Atlas rocket launched a 2 ton NASA Defense satellite to emit glowing clouds for magnetic field studies.
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Grammer Finishes 10 Day Freeway Cleanup Sentence
Actor Kelsey Grammer has completed a 10 day freeway cleanup as part of a drunken driving sentence. Grammer, 35, of Van Nuys, known for Dr Frasier Crane, was sentenced May 24 to perform 10 days with Caltrans and to finish an alcohol rehabilitation program and 30 days in jail.
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NiMo Receives Approval for Six Month Surcharge Plan
Niagara Mohawk gains regulatory approval to levy a six month surcharge to shore up finances. The monthly charge, likely under $2 for a typical 500 kWh user, appears as a separate line item and can drop to zero if revenues rise. Regulators require an efficiency review due by Nov. 15 after Nine Mile Point shutdown and NRC restart talks.
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Ward Stone probes mall site safety amid PCB disputes
Syracuse University graduate Ward Stone, a DEC wildlife pathologist, has found PCBs at the Pyramid Carousel Center site, challenging Pyramid and DEC claims. Tests show conflicting PCB levels, with 120 ppm in Stone’s sample versus 8 ppm in Pyramid’s, prompting calls for broader health review and OSHA coordination while development proceeds.
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Move to remove federal deduction for state and local taxes
Governor Maria Cuomo convened 26 leaders to press the Coalition Against Double Taxation as Washington revisits the deduction. If adopted, New York residents would face about 1521 dollars more per year. Moynihan and D Amato join lawmakers in opposing any deficit plan that drops the deduction.
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Deputy leads in DWI arrests in Onondaga County
Deputy Wiggins leads county DWI arrests as the Traffic Accident Control team pushes drunken driving enforcement. In January he committed to full time drun k drivers work and boasts high arrest numbers, with hot spots along I 81 Syracuse and Mattydale areas. Sheriff and anti drunk driving groups praise his results amid rising statewide fatalities.
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Barr Faces Boos and Spit After Shrill Race End
Barr endured a hostile reception as boos swelled during the race. She responded by waving to the crowd and exiting with husband Tom Arnold. Barr later told KFMB-TV she was pleased with her performance and felt people wanted more.
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