Alaska lawmaker refuses pat down after airport body scan
Alaska Rep. Sharon Cissna headed home by sea after TSA required a pat-down at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Her chief of staff said the body scan indicated a mastectomy but clarified no reason was given for the search. TSA and the lawmaker offered limited details.
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Transgender surgery gains coverage by major employers
Major corporations including Coca-Cola Campbell Soup Walt Disney expand health plans to cover gender reassignment surgery. Advocates push to classify the procedure as medically indicated. Kraft Foods AT&T Yahoo Eastman Kodak Sears State Farm among 85 firms with at least one covered surgery.
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Congo colonel convicted in rape crimes against humanity
In Baraka Congo, Lt. Col. Mutuare Daniel Kibibi was found guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity for ordering a New Year rampage in Fizi. He faces up to 20 years. prosecutors sought the death penalty. Doctors treated 62 rape victims. Kibibi defended himself as a hero.
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Ireland parties push for bondholder haircuts in bailout talks
Ireland’s political contenders seek to spread bank collapse pain to investors by haircuts on bonds. Fine Gael may face limits from EC opposition and rating agencies amid Denmark and Anglo Irish Bank precedents and a tightening bailout framework.
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Pandas Arrive in Tokyo for 10 Year Japan China Swap
Two 5 year old giant pandas arrived late Monday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo under a research agreement to stay a decade in Japan. The event aims to ease strained ties with China and boost Tokyo's economy as media and locals celebrate the arrival of the first pandas in years.
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Christchurch Hit By 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake
A 6.3 magnitude quake rocked Christchurch New Zealand with no immediate injuries or damage confirmed. USGS places the epicenter 3 miles from the city at a depth of 2.5 miles amid ongoing aftershocks following a 7.1 quake last year causing extensive damage.
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