Flood drenches Dallas area with up to 13 inches of rain
Overnight storms dumped as much as 13 inches across the Dallas region, knocking out power to thousands, washing out railroad tracks, and causing high water rescues. One pickup struck a utility pole, killing the driver as live wires touched the vehicle. dozens of homes flooded and tens of thousands remained without power.
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Crick dies at 88. DNA co-discoverer and Nobel laureate
Francis Crick, key co discoverer of the DNA double helix, dies at 88 after a colon cancer battle. The British born scientist, linked with James Watson, reshaped biology by enabling gene therapy and DNA forensics, with lasting impact on agriculture and medicine. Stanford’s Paul Berg praises Crick’s immense contributions.
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Saddam reportedly ailing but controls cancer fears
Saddam Hussein, held in U S custody since December, is said to suffer a chronic prostate infection. X rays and blood tests reportedly show no cancer, though a biopsy was urged. The former Iraqi leader, 67, has lost weight, exercises, reads the Quran, writes poetry, and tends a garden.
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National conference postponed in Baghdad amid security turmoil
Iraq authorities delayed a national conference of political religious and civic leaders amid delegate disputes and boycott threats following a deadly car bombing that killed 70 people the worst attack since power transfer. Interim Interior Minister said police have detained 270 militants from Arab neighbors including Syrians and Iranians noting most attackers were not Iraqi.
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Ex-American hostage testifies in Abu Sayyaf trial in Manila
Gracia Burnham described a rusty chain used on her husband during a year in jungle captivity and recalled celebrations after the Sept. 11 attacks. The Wichita, Kansas missionary testified in a Manila courtroom where eight Abu Sayyaf suspects sit trial for kidnappings, bombings and beheadings.
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Woman Arrested For Eating Candy Bar In Subway Station
Stephanie Willett a 45 year old EPA scientist was arrested and detained for three hours after eating a PayDay bar on an escalator entering a downtown Washington Metro station. police say she was asked for ID frisked and held amid heightened security and a broader eating ban enforcement.
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