Flu treatment options amid uncertain H1N1 spread
CDC notes flu activity limited to a few states with widespread illness not yet seen nationwide. Tamiflu shows activity against circulating viruses but its effectiveness for this season remains unclear. Relenza is not approved for young children or those with asthma, and Roche says supply is sufficient. A potential approach combines Tamiflu and rimantadine for some patients.
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Surge in homeless students hits U S districts hard
A First Focus NAEHCY survey of 1700 districts shows unprecedented increases in homeless students during the first three months of the school year. Foreclosures and job losses drive the rise. districts struggle with transportation and aid funding as homelessness climbs, notably in Nevada's Clark County with over 4,000 homeless students.
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Deep Throat saga ends as Mark Felt’s life closes
The reflection on Deep Throat traces the legend from the Watergate era to Felt’s death at 95, noting how he remained unseen for decades while Woodward and Bernstein exposed the truth. Critics and scholars discuss his suspected identities, the cultural impact of All the President's Men and the 1976 film, and the enduring mystery around Felt’s motives.
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Southern Democrats face slow gains amid perceived snub
Critics call it a Southern snub as Obama administration choices elsewhere widen gaps with the South. Rep Kingston argues no one qualified from the region was chosen, despite the South’s near half of Obama’s 22 losses in 2008. Analysts warn absence of Southern Cabinet figures could affect 2010 midterms.
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