Contaminated water linked to E coli death at fair
High E coli levels found in rain runoff salting the Washington County Fairgrounds water supply may connect the death of 3 year old Rachel Aldrich and illness of 118 fairgoers. Officials report 41 still hospitalized, with cases spanning New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. The Washington County Fair in Greenwich ran Aug 28 29, drawing about 27000 attendees.
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Israel Supreme Court bans torture in interrogations
Israel's Supreme Court ruled to ban torture tactics by Shin Bet agents in interrogations, prohibiting shackling, grabbing from behind, the shabeh position, and hood use. The decision follows a wave of Palestinian attack deaths and prior debates over security versus human rights.
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New York
Associated Press
Groundbreaking of New Wing at Don and FirstMerit
Don and FirstMerit become neighbors as plans proceed to break ground on a new production wing. The event signals a partnership expansion and local economic impact, with officials noting job growth and community benefits.
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FirstMerit
Iowa senator backs Gore in labor friendly ride
U S Senator Tom Harkin endorsed Vice President Al Gore in Des Moines as Gore walked with AFL-CIO official Richard Trumka amid Labor Day praise. Trumka predicted Labor Day endorsement at October convention while Gore argued for trade policies pairing open markets with stronger labor and environmental standards. Harkin praised Gore as right for Iowa and working families.
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Puerto Rican leaders confront Clinton over clemency stance
Puerto Rican figures react strongly to Hillary Rodham Clinton opposing clemency for 16 FALN members. Rep Jose Serrano rescinds support for her Senate bid, calling the issue as vital as Ireland to the Irish. He warned voters she might not be their next senator.
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Wartime pope's anti-Semitism ran deep new book says
New excerpts from John Cornwell in Vanity Fair contend Pope Pius XII held deep anti Semitic views that shaped his reluctance to condemn Nazi atrocities during World War II. The book cites a 1919 letter disparaging Jews and records from Vatican archives, noting only a limited public denunciation in a 1942 Christmas Eve radio message.
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