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Federal government ‘believes’ virus found in grocery store milk is safe for consumption

After identifying traces of bird flu virus in grocery store milk, federal officials said Wednesday they “believe” the nation’s milk supply is safe and the virus has been neutralized through pasteurization. “Heating milk to a specific temperature by pasteurization for a specific period of time is done to limit the activity of pathogens to a… Read More »

Shuttle Endeavor’s giant orange fuel tank has been removed, but winds delayed final placement

Space shuttle Endeavour’s giant external orange fuel tank, ET-94, stands next to two 149-foot solid rocket boosters at the California Science Center on Wednesday. The tank was lifted by crane on Friday and placed between rocket boosters. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) The external fuel tank built to launch explorers and equipment… Read More »