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SelectPlusAP Top StoriesAP Top StoriesThe Associated PressHere's the latest news for Saturday, August 2nd: Anthrax scientists death follow-up; Bus stabbing; Extremely drunk; Bridge memorial.This is A-P NewsMinute.Officials say the anthrax-laced letters that killed five people in 2001 may have been part of an Army scientist's warped plan to test his cure for the deadly toxin. The brilliant ----but troubled scientist---Bruce Ivins, committed suicide this week, knowing prosecutors were closing in.++Vince Li (lee), the man who witnesses say-- stabbed and beheaded his seat mate aboard a Greyhound bus in Canada ----made his first court appearance on second degree murder charges. Police have still offered no motive for the savage attack.++A man who authorities say had a blood alcohol level six times the legal limit has been arraigned on a drunken driving charge. Stanley Kobierowski of Rhode Island----pleaded not guilty ---despite the fact that police say he had a .491 blood alcohol level. ++The 13 victims of last year's bridge collapse in Minneapolis were remembered--- at a memorial service Friday. Officials read the names of those who died when the 1-35 West bridge collapsed during rush hour. ___ ___, The Associated Press with AP NewsMinute.(****END****) VOICE: Mike Gracia---------------------------------------PRODUCER: Michael Waldon ---------------------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL: Donna Starddard ---------------------------------------

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