Virginia Democrats avoid Obama swing through swing states
In Virginia Obama will tour three sites for the American Jobs Act but most Democratic incumbents skip, citing political risk. Governor Bob McDonnell will join him at a Hampton base for veterans employment efforts, while Kaine declines due to a busy Northern Virginia schedule.
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Clinton visits Libya amid new aid to back democratic transition
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced about 11 million dollars in additional aid to Libya, boosting total U.S. assistance to roughly 135 million since the uprising began. She urged a inclusive transition, cautioned that Gaddafi should be prevented from returning to disrupt the new Libya, and discussed arming stockpile security and medical care for wounded fighters.
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Woman linked to long‑running abuse scheme in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police say Linda Ann Weston and two associates kidnapped four mentally disabled adults and held them in a squalid basement to steal their Social Security checks. Victims include Derwin McLemire and Herbert Knowles, plus two Philadelphia residents. Police found ID papers and power of attorney forms amid the abuse. Weston faces kidnapping and false imprisonment charges with bail set at 2.5 million dollars.
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Ed” Wright
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Europe court bans embryo based stem cell patents
The European Court of Justice ruled that patents on stem cell techniques using human embryos for research are not allowable, except when therapeutic or diagnostic uses benefit the embryo itself. The decision alarms researchers who fear reduced funding and innovation while supporters cite human dignity concerns.
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University College London
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U.K
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