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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 2001
Page
2
About 300 inmates rioted at a California state prison in the Mojave Desert near Los Angeles. Guards used pepper spray tear gas and wooden bullets. several inmates were seriously injured. The riot lasted about 15 minutes before lockdown. No guards injured. Weapons found on the yard.
Doctors administered the first anthrax vaccines to about 48 people while thousands weigh the government printed pros and cons. Consent forms warn of side effects and no guarantee of effectiveness after exposure. CDC warns of broader contamination at Brentwood facility as workers face final decisions.
BioPort Corp the nation’s only anthrax vaccine producer voiced confidence FDA approval will follow after inspections of its Lansing Michigan labs. FDA said it was satisfied with most corrective actions BioPort addressed and ships may proceed pending final authorization.
After redacted letters to Senator Daschle and Senator Leahy circulated, two zones in the sprawling building were found free of contamination. Authorities continue to investigate the incident and assess security measures.
Energy drinks, popular with bar patrons students and athletes for quick energy, face medical scrutiny over caffeine and sugar levels. Experts warn about hydration risks and the dangers of mixing with alcohol after several deaths prompt investigations and regulatory cautions abroad.
Congress passed a $20 billion anti-terrorism package attached to a $318 billion defense bill by large margins, with the House 408 to 6 and the Senate 94 to 2 approving. The package funds the Pentagon and domestic security after weeks of debate, as lawmakers headed to recess.
The Golden Globes spotlight terrifying, troubled dramas with six nominations for A Beautiful Mind and Moulin Rouge. Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman lead acting nods, while The Others and Monster's Ball also score, signaling a tense, edgy year in Hollywood noted by Thornton and Spacek as possible Oscar contenders.
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