| South Africa: Alarm Over Low River Levels in Kruger Park
Concerns have been raised regarding water in the Kruger National Park where levels of major rivers such as the Crocodile, Olifants and Letaba are said to be "alarmingly" low. "It is now the end of summer and these rivers are supposed to be flowing well," said head of the park's conservation services department, Dr Freek Venter. .
Magic Springs & Crystal Falls To Begin Soft Drink and Sunscreen Promo
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana were the first park to offer unlimited free soft drinks starting with the 2000 season. Guests raved about the program and Holiday World was given the "Best Promotion Award" at the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions annual convention that fall. Shortly after, Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol, Connecticut also began to include free soft drinks with park admission. |Return To Headlines| .
Millions of New Genes and Many New Proteins Are Found in Ocean Water
And I'm Bob Doughty. This week, scientists report finding millions of genes and thousands of protein families in seawater. We will also tell about chimpanzees using tools to hunt other animals. And, we will tell about a combination medicine to fight the disease malaria. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: .
TEXT: Latest Virginia Tech Details
The rampage consisted of two attacks, more than two hours apart -- first at a dormitory, where two people were killed, then inside a classroom building, where 31 people, including Cho, died after being locked inside, Virginia State Police said. Cho committed suicide; two guns were found in the classroom building. One law enforcement official said Cho's backpack contained a receipt for a March purchase of a Glock 9 mm pistol. Cho held a green card, meaning he was a legal, permanent resident, federal officials said. That meant he was eligible to buy a handgun unless he had been convicted of a felony. Investigators stopped short of saying Cho carried out both attacks. But ballistics tests show one gun was used in both, Virginia State Police said. And two law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because the information had not been announced, said Cho's fingerprints were found on the two guns used in the rampage.
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