Alaska lawmaker refuses TSA pat down in Seattle
Rep. Sharon Cissna returned home by sea after refusing a pat-down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following a body scan. TSA required the search citing a mastectomy, but officials gave no clear reason for the intrusive procedure.
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Transgender surgery coverage expands among major employers
Coca-Cola Campbell Soup Walt Disney and other large firms now cover transgender surgery in health plans as advocates push insurers to treat it as medically indicated. Kraft Foods AT&T Yahoo! Eastman Kodak Sears and State Farm join 85 firms in offering at least one surgery.
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Congo colonel sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity
In Baraka Congo, Lt. Col. Mutuare Daniel Kibibi was found guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity for leading a New Year’s Day attack on Fizi. Dozens of rape survivors testified, with one woman saying Kibibi raped her for 40 minutes. Kibibi, 46, will serve up to 20 years.
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Ireland aims to force bondholders into bailout deal
Ireland's main party seeks to spread the bailout burden to bank bondholders haircuts. Enda Kenny's Fine Gael faces limits as the European Commission opposes drastic losses and rating agencies warn of risks to the eurozone crisis.
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Japan Welcomes Pandas to Ueno Zoo in Diplomatic Push
Two five year old giant pandas from China arrived at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo as the first since Ling Ling's 2008 death. The city prepared banners and shops sold panda themed goods while media crews camped at the zoo. Local business owners called the arrival a boost for ties and the economy.
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6.3 Earthquake Shakes Christchurch New Zealand
A 6.3 magnitude quake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The USGS placed the epicenter about three miles from the city at a depth of 2.5 miles, part of a chain of aftershocks since a 7.1 quake last year causing extensive damage but few injuries.
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