Wal-Mart settlement defects exposed in Labor Dept report
Labor Department inspector general finds significant flaws as Wal-Mart helped write key settlement terms in a 135 540 dollar deal over child labor law violations. Inadequate controls linked to concessions and a 15 day advance notice requirement later questioned by Wage and Hour guidelines.
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Tylenol Turns 50 Showing Steady Brand Momentum
In New Jersey Tylenol marks a half century as the world’s best known acetaminophen brand. Widely trusted for safety it remains popular with 70 percent of U.S. homes already stocking Tylenol. McNeil reports double digit sales gains since last fall despite past tamperings and a 1982 crisis.
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Supreme Court nomination signals conservative shift with Alito
President Bush names Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court aiming for a conservative era and party unity, while Democrats brace for a likely bruising confirmation fight. Senate leaders indicate a vote by year end or early 2006, with scrutiny over past rulings on abortion, gun control, immigration, and family leave.
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Seven US Soldiers Killed in Iraq Amid Rising IED Attacks
Seven U.S. service members died in Iraq as bombs fueled by insurgents rise in sophistication. Basra and Youssifiyah saw additional casualties among civilians and soldiers as Ramadan violence spiked ahead of the December elections.
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Night shelters scarce as quake survivors in Balakot face winter
In Balakot Pakistan families gather around a small fire for warmth after a devastating quake. Officials warn 800000 people lack shelter and 3.3 million are homeless awaiting winterized tents blankets and aid. Indian PM links bombing to foreign militants amid postquake tensions.
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U N Demands Syria Cooperation in Probe
UN Security Council warns Syria to cooperate with a UN investigation linked to the assassination of Lebanon's former prime minister. Western powers urge unity but drop explicit sanctions to secure broad support at a rare foreign ministers meeting.
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