Alaska scientists test Barrow fowl for bird flu risk
In Barrow Alaska scientists collect a duck sample as part of a national effort to detect early signs of H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds. The program aims to test 75 000 to 100 000 birds nationwide, with 19 000 from Alaska, to prevent potential poultry outbreaks and human risk.
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Arctic Ocean
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Fletcher pleads not guilty in Kentucky hiring scandal
Governor Ernie Fletcher entered a not guilty plea on charges including conspiracy and official misconduct tied to alleged political hiring in Kentucky. A start date for trial is set for November 8 as prosecutors and defense discuss comments outside court.
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Ernie Fletcher
Florida
Fletcher
David Melcher
Whitaker
Scott Crawford-Sutherland
Crawford-Sutherland
Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet
Pelosi seeks to strip Jefferson over ethics amid racial tensions
Pelosi balances aims to strip Rep. William Jefferson of a committee post while addressing racial tension in the party. Jefferson denies wrongdoing in a federal bribery probe as CBC members defend him and John Lewis pushes the action. FBI says videotaped bribe evidence involves two convictions including a former aide and a businessman. The move strains Democratic unity ahead of elections and ethics standards are emphasized by Pelosi and party leaders.
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Nancy Pelosi
William Jefferson
Jefferson
D-La
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D-N.j
Rep
John Lewis
Georgia
Lewis
FBI
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House
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Ben Cardin
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Kweisi Mfume
NAACP
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Bill Jefferson
Mfume
Mark Clack
CBC
Brendan Daly
Daly
California
Surge in U S citizenship applications amid immigration debate
Immigrants nationwide rush to secure legal status as Congress debates immigration policy. Between January and April 251385 applications filed, an 18 percent rise year over year, with related surges in relative petitions and online activity.
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U.S
United States
Gration
Chris Bentley
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
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