Cooler air brings relief from heat wave across East
Federal WIC program changes expand food baskets for low income mothers and children. Fruits vegetables and whole grains to be added while juice eggs cheese and milk coverage is reduced. The Institute of Medicine urged modernization and scientists say dietary guidelines have changed since 1980. Kate Coler cites scientific review and department aims to add new foods.
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EPA Approves Group of Organophosphate Pesticides
After a ten year review the EPA allows ongoing use of 31 organophosphate pesticides deeming cumulative exposure not a health risk. The chemicals are widely used to control pests on fruits vegetables and crops though critics warn of cancer and neuro fertility harms to children. Two banned residentially used organophosphates diazinon and chlorpyrifos are noted.
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Phoenix police arrest two men in Serial Shooter case
Phoenix police say two men captured at a gated Mesa apartment complex are tied to a string of late night public safety incidents that terrorized residents since May 2005. Dale Hausner and Samuel Dieteman, both 30s, face multiple counts as investigators link them to three dozen incidents. Authorities say they are confident they have the suspects, while neighbors described them and noted unknown occupations. Police continued interviews at headquarters as investigations proceed.
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Cuba says Raul Castro in control amid Fidel's surgery recovery
The Cuban government asserted Raul Castro holds firm command as acting president while Fidel recovers from intestinal surgery. The health minister said Fidel is recovering satisfactorily. A new government decree was issued as Raul leads the nation and the armed forces. Granma dismissed talk of crisis and urged unity, noting Raul’s firm helm. Cuba condemned Israel’s Qana bombing, calling for an immediate cease fire.
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Unemployment up after hiring slowdown in July
Washington reports that employers added 113000 jobs in July down from 124000 in June. Unemployment rose to 4.8 percent, matching February and signaling caution amid higher costs and rates. Black and Hispanic jobless rates rose or held, while health care, tech, hotels, and food service added workers.
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International bloodshed and diplomacy amid Lebanon and China crises
Fighters clash along the Israel Lebanon border with air and missile strikes as Lebanon cites casualties near Hadera and a major supply cut. meanwhile China orders mass dog slaughter to curb a rabies outbreak in Jining, with 16 deaths over eight months and plans to kill dogs within three miles of outbreak zones. United Nations cease fire talks reportedly near France backed resolution.
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Israeli airstrike kills two in Rafah Gaza
An Israeli airstrike early Saturday in Rafah killed a woman in her 60s and her son, wounding five others, all civilians. The attack raised Gaza death toll to 13 after three days of Israeli moves into southern Gaza.
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