Trains Crash in Graniteville Kills Eight as Chlorine Releases
A freight train collision near Avondale Mill in Graniteville released chlorine choking residents and injuring hundreds. Eight confirmed dead, including five inside the mill, with at least 45 hospitalized and 4,400 evacuated as toxic gas lingered amid night temperatures. Authorities ordered sheltering and decontamination as Gov. Mark Sanford declared a state of emergency.
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Researchers pinpoint cause of epilepsy in dogs
An international team led by Hannes Lohi reports identifying a genetic mutation linked to epilepsy in dogs. The study connects canine Lafora disease to human teenage-onset epilepsy and could guide breeders toward reducing incidence in breeds like the Miniature wirehaired dachshund, where over 5 percent are affected in Britain.
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Endowments Rise in 2004 for Colleges and Foundations
A Commonfund survey shows educational endowments earned an average 14.7 percent over 17 months to June 30, 2004, the best year since the stock downturn. The gain surpassed 2003’s 3.1 percent, with private equity, real estate and energy leading. public schools faced state aid strains despite healthier overall results.
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Rape victims guidelines omit emergency contraception
Advocacy groups decry new Justice Department rape guidelines for lacking emergency contraception information. They say early drafts included it, but political concerns led to removal. Medical groups back EC for assault victims. conservatives equate it with abortion.
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Microsoft offers free antivirus and spyware removal tools
Microsoft Corp announces a free monthly updated security program to remove top infections and spyware from Windows computers. The tool is available via the Microsoft web site starting Tuesday and aims to precede a planned full antivirus product later this year.
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