Panel proposal would resurrect polio shots in infants
Atlanta report notes a federal panel recommended two injections of a weaker polio vaccine for infants before the oral dose. Opponents warn the plan could reduce vaccination rates and risk a polio resurgence in the United States.
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Man Kills After Suicide Attempt Crash on Interstate 75
Florida man Ballard, 39, attempted suicide after a marital breakup and drunken episode. He drove into oncoming traffic on Interstate 75 near Miami, killing an Argentine woman, Eliza beth Borini, 41, and seriously injuring two of her children in a head on collision with a rented minivan. Ballard suffered minor facial injuries and faces decades of prior arrests for DUI and other offenses.
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Alabama ends revived chain gang with new limits
In Montgomery Alabama inmates fought the revived chain gang plan citing cruelty. A new agreement limits chaining to legs only and stops inmates from being chained to each other, balancing state officials and inmate lawyers with Gov Fob James.
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Jury acquits man of rape in 1991 Casablanca case
A jury in Canton Pennsylvania deliberated over five men linked to the 1991 Casablanca incident. Prosecutors sought conviction on rape charges with six years of investigation and a state case that drew national attention. A civil suit for 4 million dollars seeks damages from the defendants and Casablanca owners.
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Genies project clears hurdle in genome mapping milestone
University of Washington researchers report the longest human DNA sequence yet analyzed in the Human Genome Project, focusing on genes linked to the immune system and T-cells. Led by Drs Hood Koop Rowen, the study notes potential new therapies for immune-related diseases.
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Dropout Study Highlights City Struggles and Personal Tale
Syracuse schools confront rising minority enrollment and stagnant graduation rates while a former Fowler student, Colon, recounts the pull of street life and drug selling. The report traces attendance decline, counselor outreach, and a social worker’s efforts to reconnect him, illustrating broader community challenges.
Former Fowler student turns from drugs toward high school
Emanuel Colon describes quitting drug dealing after his father urged change. He found factory work earning about 293.95 weekly and plans to finish high school or obtain a GED, hoping college and computing studies for his daughter. Education officials discuss dropout prevention and family cooperation.
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