Christmas fire kills at least 309 in Luoyang disco
A central China blaze at the Dongdu Commercial building in Luoyang killed at least 309 people, many in a fourth floor disco during a Christmas party. Firefighters rescued some from upper floors as exits were blocked, with most victims suffocating from smoke. Investigators cited illegal disco operations and safety lapses as officials ordered wider venue safety checks ahead of major holidays.
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Beijing
China
Luoyang
Dongdu
Information Office
Xinhua
Henan Daily
Lice
Public Security Ministry
Henan
Yellow River
Jiaozuo
Xinjiang
Arkansas Ice Storm Knocks Out Power For 100000
An ice storm blanketed much of Arkansas on Tuesday causing traffic chaos and airport delays. About 100000 electric customers lost power as 1 to 2 inches of ice coated western and southern counties. National Guard patrols I 40 and I 30 to reach stranded motorists while shelters opened for those affected.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Jennifer Gordon
State Emergency Management Department
National Guard
Interstate 40
Interstate 30
Little River
Sevier
Garland County
Billy Ray McKelvey
de Queen Daily Citizen
McKelvey
Little Rock National Airport
Ceftriaxone-Resistant Salmonella Found In Kids Nationwide
CDC study documents 13 ceftriaxone resistant salmonella cases in 1996 to 1998 with 3 hospitalizations and no deaths, plus 28 possible cases in 1999. Researchers warn resistance to the drug of choice for serious pediatric infections could be more common than previously believed. Authorities urge monitoring and further testing amid limited alternatives for children.
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CDC
Chicago
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Journal of the American Medical Association
U.S
United States
Eileen Dunne
Stanford Shulman
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Marissa Miller
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Census 2000 set to release population numbers and impacts
The Census Bureau plans to release raw state totals from the 2000 headcount on Thursday followed by detailed March statistics. The data will show regional growth trends, a new multiracial category, and potential implications for House reapportionment and state legislative maps amid political debate over using raw versus sampled figures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Midwest
America
Supreme Court
Bush
Kenneth Prewitt
Prewitt
Bush's daughter Jenna Bush recovers from appendix surgery
President-elect Bush's daughter Jenna Bush, 19, is in good condition and set to leave St. David's Medical Center in Austin after an emergency Christmas Night appendectomy. Spokesman Gordon Johndroe said she would likely be home soon and continue recovery while attending the University of Texas at Austin.
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Austin
Texas
Bush
Bill Race
St. David’s Medical Center
Jenna Bush
Gordon Johndroe
Johndroe
Jenna
University of Texas At Austin
Florida
Hat
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