WV mother accused of trying to sell her baby
A West Virginia mother was jailed Friday after allegedly attempting to sell her five month old son for ten thousand dollars to obtain funds. The FBI found no signs of tampering in a water contamination scare at La Mesa Junior High in Santa Clarita where students felt sick after drinking bottled water. despite complaints, authorities saw no deliberate tampering.
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Cody Commons
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Genesee County
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Lorrie Thomas
Flint
Shylea Myra Thomas
Leyton
Novel swine flu virus sparks global alarm
The new virus blends pig bird and human genetic material and may spread between people. At least eight infections are confirmed in Texas and California with no U.S. deaths. Mexico reports over 1,000 illnesses and experts warn of possible undetected transmission worldwide.
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Mexico
Michael Osterholm
University of Minnesota
Mexico City
Osterholm
Associated Press
Iraq sees spike in suicide bombings killing hundreds
A two day surge in death by own action bombings including a Friday strike near a Shiite shrine killed at least 60 worshipers with a broader toll surpassing 145 in two days. The violence tests Iraqi security forces as U S pullback plans proceed and Gen Petraeus warns attacks will persist.
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Muqdadiyah
Jalula
Texas lawmakers mock Perry secession remark in Congress
In Washington, Texas lawmakers and others laughed off Governor Perry’s secession suggestion. Representative Gene Green called it a joking matter as he chuckled at the idea. Representative Charlie Gonzalez agreed, saying the governor may have carried it too far while noting Texas independence.
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UC Admissions Policy Sparks Asian American Backlash Across UC
Asian American advocates protest a new UC system wide admissions policy set to start in fall 2012. The plan expands the applicant pool, drops two SAT subject tests, and reduces automatic admission based on grades and test scores, drawing charges it could shrink Asian enrollment while boosting white and other groups.
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UC Berkeley
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