Child reporters question power in new Children's Express
Four intie reporters from the Children's Express interview me for their new magazine. They range in age from 10 to 13 and ask pointed questions on consumer and environmental topics. The story traces the magazine's launch, early interviews, and its aim to push adults to answer plainly.
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Western drought devastates 13 states with water shortages
Arizona suffers fish kills as San Carlos reservoir falls. California faces summer blackouts due to low hydro. Colorado sees $86 million in drought losses and snowmaking in the Rockies. Iowa and Kansas report widespread drought impact with disaster declarations and dust storms. Minnesota notes dried wells and low precipitation. Missouri flags third-year drought with wheat losses. cloud seeding proposed. Montana creates drought task force as Columbia River forecast sinks. New Mexico and Oklahoma endure scant subsoil moisture. Oregon and Washington report severely below normal rain and snowpack. Wyoming ski industry warned of weak season while construction booms.
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Senators seek public funding for Senate races
Five senators introduced a bill to extend public financing to Senate campaigns citing rising special interest money. The proposal sets spending limits tied to voter numbers, offers matching funds for small contributions, and would apply to major parties and qualifying independents.
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Rival candidate gunfire kills and injures in Pakistan vote
Amid Pakistan's general election for the National Assembly gunfire from rival candidate supporters wounded hundreds and killed several in Karachi Rawalpindi Hyderabad and other areas. Reports say polling stations faced violence with ballots manipulated and witnesses unable to reach victims. Balloting results were expected Tuesday.
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Arab African summit aims at ending feuds
Cairo hosts 59 nations in the first Arab African summit seeking Afro Arab cooperation and new support for Palestinian and Southern African guerrillas. Ugandan President Idi Amin attends amid fears of defending his regime while Africa seeks increased oil tied aid, with a bilateral plan replacing a larger package.
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Humans and hibernation could aid long voyages
Washington AP reports National Geographic notes hibernation slows body functions and reduces energy needs, potentially letting dormant humans survive centuries for long trips. Scientists see a slim possibility but are uncertain what triggers hibernation, linking it to endocrine and nervous systems. Nearby market data shows grain bids: wheat 228, corn 220, oats 158, soybeans 779 per bushel.
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Market opens with cautious Wall Street as job data eases
Opening on Wall Street shows relative lightness as investors lack confidence in the economy. February unemployment rose to 7.5 percent from 7.3 percent in January, a reading better than most economists expected, while other winter weather reports tempered the mood.
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Kin in quake area await word amid hospital toil
Family and friends nervously seek news of relatives after a major quake. In Bucharest and Brasov areas, phones were overwhelmed as embassies and the Red Cross tried to relay messages. One nephew was slightly injured. others were far away.
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Gold prices rise in London trading amid strong demand
Gold advanced in bullion markets on Monday with prices up 2.25 per ounce to near 148. An NY and Far East surge spurred buying, dealers said. Johnson Matthey, a baton broker, noted we are in a bull market and prices should keep rising.
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