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Human death toll rises from bird flu
Since bird flu broke out in Thailand last month, 14 human deaths, five in Thailand and nine in Vietnam, have been linked to the disease. Officials have not ruled out the possibility of human-to-human transmission. They warn populations of infected countries to remain calm and optimistic.
United Nations health experts, international veterinary experts from 15 countries and representatives from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention began a three-day meeting in Rome, Italy Wednesday to develop a strategy for dealing with the effects of the virus.
Experts say humans are most likely to contract bird flu from animals, not other humans. Fifty million poultry have been slaughtered as a result of the outbreak. Since Tuesday, the European Union has banned poultry imports from countries such as Laos, Pakistan, China and South Korea.
NASA images to help find kidnapper
Recent digital images enhanced by NASA may help Florida police and FBI investigators identify a man suspected of kidnapping 11-year-old Carlie Brucia on her way home from a friend's house Sunday.
Initial photographs came from a security camera. Once NASA officials enhanced the picture, police identified tattoos on the man's arms. With more help from NASA, police hope to give a physical description to the public. They may also be able to read the name off of a patch on the man's uniform.
Brucia was walking home Sunday when police believe she was led away against her will. An Amber Alert was issued the next evening and the FBI has raised the reward to $50,000.
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