Officials urge owners to protect pets, livestock from rabies

Officials urge owners to protect pets, livestock from rabies

11.08.2016

Updated information is available on the state's website. Mammals can be infected with rabies and several species of wild animals serve as rabies carriers, including bats and skunks. A few bats have tested positive for rabies over the last few months, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said. Dogs, cats, ferrets, horses and some livestock can be vaccinated against the disease.

Woman removed at gunpoint from Pennsylvania hospital

Woman removed at gunpoint from Pennsylvania hospital

11.08.2016

The Cornwall Borough PD is searching for Alicia Buzzard , 21, who was last seen at Phil Haven Hospital in West Cornwall Township, at 6:30 p.m. on August 9. Ravert and Buzzard were gone when police arrived, Miller said. Anyone with information on their whereabouts can call Cornwall police at 717-274-2071.

Man killed after Jyotiraditya Scindia's car runs over him

Man killed after Jyotiraditya Scindia's car runs over him

11.08.2016

The victim was declared brought dead on being rushed to the hospital by Scindia and his driver. The leader reportedly took the victim to a hospital in another auto. Pattanakad police has registered a case in this regard. Scindia's vehicle hit the man's two-wheeler at around 11.30 am today on National Highway Number 66, at Pattanakadu.

Georgia Fairthorne skateboard helmet appeal video goes viral

Georgia Fairthorne skateboard helmet appeal video goes viral

11.08.2016

She was transferred to hospital in Cardiff where she underwent surgery for a bleed on the brain. "It's my baby girl in there", she says. Fairthone has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for the transport fees going back and forth to hospital and refreshments for her daughter's room.

Texas Health Officials Confirming Zika-Related Death In Newborn

11.08.2016

The Florida Department of Health has identified four new people who have tested positive for the Zika virus in Miami-Dade County, bringing the new total of locally-transmitted cases to 21. Florida is so far the only U.S. state to report that mosquitoes are actively transmitting the virus. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett doubted the efficiency of that program and said he would work with local and state officials as well as corporate partners to get the spray directly to residents.

US wins 4x200 relay, Phelps gets 21st gold

11.08.2016

He made his first Olympic appearance in Sydney, where he placed 5th in the 200 meter butterfly. Phelps posted a time of 1:53.36, which was enough to hold off a surging Masato Sakai of Japan, whose 1:53.40 was a mere four-hundredths of a second behind Phelps.

Death of infant is first Zika-related fatality in Texas

Death of infant is first Zika-related fatality in Texas

11.08.2016

To date, all Texas cases stemmed from travel overseas to areas with active Zika transmission. In the meantime, Florida remains the only US state with known cases of locally acquired Zika infection. Health authorities say that when contracted by pregnant women, Zika can cause the birth defect microcephaly and other severe brain abnormalities in babies.

Blagojevich gets no reduction in 14-year corruption sentence

11.08.2016

Reporters say he still has a full head of thick hair, but it has turned white because hair dyes aren't allowed in prison. "I recognize that it was my words and my actions that led me here". Both read letters about how much they have missed their father. "I know this kills him". "I need him more than ever", Annie said. The decision means Blagojevich, 59, won't be released from prison until May 2024, according to the Bureau of Prisons .

Two former Republican EPA administrators throw support to Clinton

Two former Republican EPA administrators throw support to Clinton

11.08.2016

Reilly, EPA administrator under President George H.W. Bush. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promised to undo existing environmental regulations and revive the coal industry during a major speech outlining his economic plan on Monday.

Baby dies of Zika in Texas

Baby dies of Zika in Texas

11.08.2016

Nurse Barbara Russell, who is director of infection control services at Baptist Hospital in Miami and member of Baptist Health's System Emergency Preparedness Council, said it remains to be seen if mosquito-transmission of Zika will pop up in more and more Florida communities or will be contained.