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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2008
Page
7
National headlines report an AP finding that scientists identify a genetic factor increasing susceptibility to tobacco addiction. The study suggests carriers of the gene may smoke more and struggle to quit, highlighting potential targets for cessation efforts and public health strategies.
Researchers from three teams report genetic variations that raise lung cancer risk in smokers by about 80 percent when inherited from both parents. The findings suggest biological underpinnings of nicotine addiction and could lead to screenings and personalized treatments to aid cessation.
The House voted 308 to 116 to more than triple the funding to 50 billion dollars over five years for a program fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in Africa and other affected regions. The action comes amid stark HIV and AIDS statistics and a push to unite behind the aid package.
Fed chair Ben Bernanke told Congress a recession is possible due to housing, credit, and financial crises but declined to say if the economy will enter one. He cited record foreclosures and rising job losses while noting the Fed has cut rates since the year’s start to spur spending and offset headwinds.
Iraqi troops rolled into Basra central Hayaniyah district amid scattered bombs and gunfire. A camera operator for the U.S. funded Alhurra was wounded while filming the operation as factions accuse each other of violating a prior Iran brokered truce and fear renewed fighting in the oil capital.
Vienna diplomats say China provided intelligence to the IAEA on Iran's nuclear work despite opposing tough UN penalties. Russia and Beijing have tempered a U S backed bid for severe sanctions. The disclosure, seen as possible signs of Beijing and Moscow uneasy about Iran's denials. AP confirms via two senior diplomats. Bertie Ahern announces resignation in Dublin press conference.
Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, a central figure in Ireland's boom and Northern Ireland peace, announced his resignation for May 6 amid a cloud of financial scandal. He faced an 18 month struggle over allegations of secret cash payments from businessmen in the 1990s while denying wrongdoing.
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