Road deaths dip to 1950s levels nationwide
U S highway fatalities dropped 9.7 percent in 2009 to 33,808 the lowest since 1950, with experts citing more buckling up air bags anti rollover tech and stricter drunk driving enforcement along with favorable economic conditions. The rate fell to 1.13 deaths per 100 million miles.
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Appeals court allows federal funding for embryonic stem cell work
A federal appeals court temporarily suspends Judge Lamberth's order blocking stem cell funding, allowing NIH funded projects to proceed for now while the government appeals. Scientists with existing funds may continue until resources run dry. 22 projected grants must seek other money.
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Quran burning canceled by Florida pastor amid mosque move talks
Gainesville church leader Rev. Terry Jones scrapped plans to burn the Quran after a potential deal to move a planned Islamic center near New York's ground zero. Imam Muhammad Musri and Feisal Abdul Rauf disputed any binding agreement, calling only for a meeting to seek a peaceful solution.
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Iran to Fre e One of Three American Hikers
Iran says it will release Sarah Shourd, one of three U.S. hikers jailed since July 2009, as a Ramadan clemency gesture. The move follows tensions over Tehran’s alleged nuclear aims and a disputed border crossing in Iraq. The release is slated for Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Estaghlal hotel in Tehran.
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Gulf dilemma for Gulf Coast businesses over BP claims
Gulf Coast business owners weigh taking BP's fast payment from the $20 billion fund against suing for potentially larger long-term losses. Owners like David Scott of Destin Connections Seafood Market face declines, while Feinberg notes early long-term payouts may be previewed. As of midweek, over 51,000 interim claims have been filed, with 10,252 paid and 300+ lawsuits filed, all subject to fund settlements.
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